Publisher's Synopsis
""An Enemy's Friendship Or The Christmas Gift: A Tale Of The Franco-Prussian War"" is a historical fiction novel written by Sarah M. S. Pereira and originally published in 1876. The story is set during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 and follows the unlikely friendship that develops between two soldiers from opposing sides. The main character, a French soldier named Pierre, is taken prisoner by a German soldier named Karl. Despite their initial animosity towards each other, Pierre and Karl gradually begin to bond over their shared experiences and the hardships of war. As Christmas approaches, Pierre decides to make a special gift for Karl as a token of their friendship. The novel explores themes of compassion, empathy, and the human cost of war. It also sheds light on the cultural and political tensions between France and Germany during this period in history. Overall, ""An Enemy's Friendship Or The Christmas Gift"" is a heartwarming and thought-provoking tale that highlights the power of friendship and the importance of finding common ground, even in the midst of conflict.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.
