True to His Colors: Or the Life That Wears Best (1879) or the Life That Wears Best (1879)

By T.P. Cameron Wilson

Book Overview

""True To His Colors: Or The Life That Wears Best"" is a novel written by Theodore Percival Wilson and published in 1879. The book tells the story of a young man named Harry who is torn between his loyalty to his family and his duty to his country. Harry's father is a wealthy plantation owner in the South, and Harry is expected to follow in his footsteps. However, when the Civil War breaks out, Harry decides to join the Union army and fight for the abolition of slavery. Throughout the book, Harry faces many challenges and struggles to reconcile his conflicting loyalties. He witnesses the horrors of war firsthand and is forced to make difficult decisions that test his integrity and courage. Along the way, Harry meets a variety of characters from both the North and South, each with their own unique perspectives on the war and its causes. ""True To His Colors"" is a compelling historical novel that explores themes of loyalty, duty, and morality in the context of the Civil War. It provides a vivid portrayal of life during this tumultuous period in American history and offers a nuanced perspective on the complex issues at stake. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War or American history more broadly.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: 1165802007
• ISBN13: 9781165802005
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"