Publisher's Synopsis
Chalmette: The History Of The Adventures And Love Affairs Of Captain Robe Before And During The Battle Of New Orleans is a historical novel written by Clinton Ross and published in 1898. The book is set during the War of 1812 and follows the adventures of Captain Robe, a young officer in the United States Army. The story takes place in and around New Orleans, Louisiana, and follows Robe as he navigates the complex social and political landscape of the city. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a number of love affairs, including one with a beautiful Creole woman named Rosalie. As the British army approaches New Orleans, Robe finds himself thrust into the midst of the Battle of Chalmette, a pivotal conflict in the war. The novel vividly depicts the chaos and violence of the battle, as well as the bravery and sacrifice of the American soldiers who fought there. Overall, Chalmette is a thrilling and romantic tale of adventure and heroism set against the backdrop of one of America's most important military conflicts.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.
