Publisher's Synopsis
Captain Close and Sergeant Croesus is a collection of two novels written by Captain Charles King. The first novel, Captain Close, is a thrilling story about a young soldier named Tom Close who is stationed in the American West during the late 1800s. Tom is tasked with protecting a group of settlers from a band of ruthless outlaws who are determined to steal their land and resources. Along the way, Tom must navigate the treacherous terrain of the West and face dangerous enemies who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.The second novel, Sergeant Croesus, follows the story of a soldier named Jack Croesus who is stationed in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. Jack is a skilled and experienced soldier who is tasked with leading a group of men on a dangerous mission deep into enemy territory. Along the way, Jack must use his wit and cunning to outsmart the enemy and protect his men from harm.Both novels are full of action, adventure, and suspense, and offer readers a glimpse into the life of a soldier during some of the most tumultuous times in American history. Captain Close and Sergeant Croesus is a must-read for fans of military fiction and historical adventure.1895. The literary novels of Charles King are ones of Victorian ideals, morals and views played out on western frontiers, the Civil War, and the Spanish Philippines. His often melodramatic stories are based on personal adventures and experiences with detailed observations and opinions arising from specific times and places. Publishing over 60 novels and numerous short stories, King was a popular author in his day, yet today is known mostly for one title, Campaigning With Crook. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
