The Man Without A Country and Other Tales: (Timeless Classic Books)

By Edward Everett Hale

Book Overview

First published anonymously, "The Man Without a Country" was written by American writer Edward Everett Hale in 1863.The story revolves around Phillip Nolan, and army lieutenant who develops a friendship with Aaron Burr. When Burr is tried for treason, Nolan is tried and convicted as an accomplice.Nolan declares, "Damn the United States! I wish I may never hear of the United States again!" Remember the old adage "Be careful what you ask for ?" Just what did the judge to do Phillip Nolan? You'll have to read this fascinating story to find out.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1453718516
• ISBN13: 9781453718513
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

A Stirring Book

I bought this book for the very moving story of "Man Without a Country." Written by a Presbyterian minister during the darkest days of the American Civil War it is a story you cannot read without getting emotionally involved that is sure to feed your sense of patriotism and love of this great nation of ours. A young Army lieutenant at his court martial says "Damn the United States! I hope I never hear of her again." In sentencing him the court carries out his wish. He is condemned to life upon U.S. Navy vessels at sea and can never set foot in the U.S. again. All his newspapers and mail are redacted to remove any reference to the U.S. and conversation with him about our country is forbidden. The other short stories in the book are okay but the first one is definitely the best.