The Rear-Guard Of The Revolution

By James R. Gilmore

Book Overview

On the ragged edge of a young nation, courage is measured in blood and allegiance. War tests every hidden loyalty. Edmund Kirke's The Rear-Guard of the Revolution is a gripping historical revolutionary war novel that plunges readers into an 18th century America setting where independence is still uncertain and every choice carries a cost. Written as a 19th century adventure novel yet grounded in classic American historical fiction, it blends intimate human struggle with the sweep of an American revolutionary war setting. As an American revolution war story and colonial America military drama, it explores patriotism and sacrifice with a seriousness that speaks directly to modern readers of historical fiction for adults. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. First issued in the nineteenth century, The Rear-Guard of the Revolution offers a rare contemporary perspective on how Americans of that era understood the founding struggle, giving it lasting literary and historical significance. Kirke writes with an eye for suspense and atmosphere that will appeal to fans of James Fenimore Cooper, yet with a more direct, approachable style. Accessible to casual readers yet rewarding for scholars and classic-literature enthusiasts, it deserves a place in any serious Revolutionary War fiction collection and is an ideal choice for your historical fiction collection, especially for those drawn to nuanced tales of duty, loss, and hard-won liberty.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 935448672X
• ISBN13: 9789354486722
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"