The Father of a Soldier

By William James Dawson and William James Dawson 1854-1928

Book Overview

The Father of a Soldier is a novel written by W. J. Dawson. The book is set during World War I and tells the story of a father who must come to terms with his son's decision to enlist in the army. The father, Henry, is a pacifist who believes that war is never the answer. His son, John, however, is eager to join the fight and serve his country. As the war progresses, Henry must confront his own beliefs and decide whether to support his son or stand by his principles. The novel explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the cost of war on individuals and families. Through Henry's journey, the reader gains insight into the emotional toll that war can take on those who fight and those who love them. The Father of a Soldier is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the impact of war on society.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: 1419130323
• ISBN13: 9781419130328
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"