Publisher's Synopsis
The Deserter is a novel written by American author Richard Harding Davis. It tells the story of a young man named Jack Langdon who deserts from the United States Army during the Spanish-American War. Jack is a wealthy and privileged young man who joined the army to prove his bravery and patriotism, but he quickly becomes disillusioned with the military's incompetence and brutality. After witnessing the execution of a fellow soldier for desertion, Jack decides to flee the army and try to make his way back home to New York City. He is pursued by a determined army officer named Lieutenant Grant, who is determined to bring Jack to justice. As Jack makes his way through the countryside, he encounters a series of colorful characters, including a group of Cuban rebels fighting for independence, a beautiful and mysterious woman named Mercedes, and a band of ruthless bandits. Along the way, Jack must confront his own fears and weaknesses, and learn to rely on his own resourcefulness and courage to survive.The Deserter is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the cost of war. It is a classic example of early 20th century American literature, and remains a popular and influential work today.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.
