Publisher's Synopsis
Phil Carver: A Romance Of The War Of 1812 is a historical novel written by Andrew Magoun Sherman and first published in 1902. The story is set during the War of 1812 and follows the life of the protagonist, Phil Carver. Phil is a young man who is deeply in love with his childhood friend, Mary. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Phil's father is a British loyalist, while Mary's family supports the American cause. When war breaks out between the United States and Great Britain, Phil is torn between his loyalty to his father and his love for Mary.As the war rages on, Phil finds himself thrust into the heart of the conflict. He becomes a soldier in the American army and fights in several key battles, including the Battle of Lake Erie and the Battle of the Thames. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including Tecumseh, the famous Native American warrior, and Oliver Hazard Perry, the American naval hero.As Phil's experiences in the war shape him into a mature and heroic figure, he must also confront his feelings for Mary and decide where his true loyalties lie. The novel is a vivid and exciting portrayal of the War of 1812, filled with action, romance, and historical detail.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.
