Uncle Sam's Soldiers: A Story Of The War With Pain (1899)

By Oscar Phelps Austin

Book Overview

Uncle Sam's Soldiers: A Story of the War with Pain is a novel written by Oscar Phelps Austin and published in 1899. The book tells the story of a young soldier named Jack who is sent to fight in the Spanish-American War. Jack is a patriotic and brave young man, but he is also plagued by chronic pain from an old injury. As he struggles to keep up with his fellow soldiers and fight for his country, he must also battle his own physical limitations.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Spanish-American War, which took place in 1898. The war was fought between the United States and Spain over control of Cuba and the Philippines. The book portrays the war as a noble and just cause, and the soldiers as heroes fighting for their country.Throughout the book, Jack faces a number of challenges, both on and off the battlefield. He must deal with the pain in his leg, as well as the emotional toll of war. He also falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who is working as a nurse in the war zone.Despite the difficulties he faces, Jack remains committed to his duty and his country. He fights bravely in battles and proves himself to be a true soldier. The book ends with Jack returning home, where he is reunited with Alice and begins a new chapter in his life.Overall, Uncle Sam's Soldiers is a patriotic and inspiring novel that celebrates the bravery and sacrifice of American soldiers. It is a stirring tribute to the men and women who have fought for their country throughout history.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: 1167050649
• ISBN13: 9781167050640
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"