Publisher's Synopsis
Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker V1: Sometime Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel On The Staff Of His Excellency General Washington is a historical novel by S. Weir Mitchell. The book is set during the American Revolutionary War and follows the life of Hugh Wynne, a Quaker who becomes a soldier in the Continental Army. The story is told through Hugh's eyes and follows his journey from a conflicted Quaker to a loyal patriot. Along the way, he faces many challenges, including battles, imprisonment, and personal struggles with his faith and loyalty. The book also explores the role of Quakers during the Revolutionary War and the tension between their pacifist beliefs and the desire for independence. Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker V1: Sometime Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel On The Staff Of His Excellency General Washington is a compelling historical novel that provides insight into the complexities of the American Revolution and the personal struggles of those involved.In Two Volumes.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.