The Midnight Charge: A Grand Military Play In Four Acts (1892)

By William Elsworth Stedman

Book Overview

The Midnight Charge: A Grand Military Play In Four Acts is a historical drama written by W. Elsworth Stedman and first published in 1892. The play takes place during the American Civil War and follows a group of Union soldiers who are tasked with carrying out a daring midnight charge against Confederate forces. The main characters are Colonel John R. Wilder, Captain George W. Hazzard, and Lieutenant John J. Siggins, all of whom are based on real-life figures from the war. The play explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the horrors of war, as well as the political and social context of the time. The Midnight Charge was well-received upon its initial publication and has since become a classic of American military drama. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War or American history in general.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: 1120904099
• ISBN13: 9781120904096
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"