Publisher's Synopsis
In ""Circling Camps: A Romance of the Civil War"" by Joseph Alexander Altsheler, readers are taken on a journey through the tumultuous period of the American Civil War. The novel follows the story of two young lovers, Harry Kenton and his cousin, Dick Mason, who find themselves fighting on opposite sides of the conflict. Harry fights for the Confederacy while Dick fights for the Union, and the two must navigate their loyalty to their respective armies while also trying to maintain their friendship and love for one another.As the war rages on, Harry and Dick find themselves in various battles and skirmishes, each struggling to survive and make sense of the chaos around them. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters, both friend and foe, who challenge their beliefs and force them to question their allegiances.Altsheler's novel provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of the Civil War, including descriptions of battles, tactics, and the daily lives of soldiers on both sides of the conflict. The author also weaves in elements of romance and coming-of-age, as Harry and Dick must navigate their own personal growth and development amid the chaos of war.Overall, ""Circling Camps"" is a gripping and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on the Civil War and the human experience of those who fought in it.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.
