The Day Of Wrath: A Story Of 1914 (1916)

By Louis Tracy

Book Overview

The Day of Wrath: A Story of 1914 is a historical fiction novel written by Louis Tracy and published in 1916. The story is set in the year 1914, just before the outbreak of World War I. The novel follows the lives of two families, the Haldanes and the Wares, who are caught up in the events leading up to the war.The Haldanes are a wealthy family living in England. The patriarch, Sir William Haldane, is a successful businessman and politician. His son, Ronald, is a young man who is passionate about flying and dreams of becoming a pilot. The Wares are a family of German descent living in England. The patriarch, Baron von Ware, is a successful businessman who is loyal to Germany. His son, Fritz, is a young man who is also passionate about flying and dreams of becoming a pilot.As tensions between Britain and Germany rise, the Haldanes and the Wares find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. Ronald joins the Royal Flying Corps and is sent to fight against the Germans. Fritz joins the German Air Force and is sent to fight against the British. The two young men are pitted against each other in the skies over France.The novel explores the themes of patriotism, loyalty, and the devastating effects of war on individuals and families. It also provides a vivid depiction of the early days of aerial combat during World War I. The Day of Wrath: A Story of 1914 is a gripping tale of love, loss, and the horrors of war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164177877
• ISBN13: 9781164177876
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"