Publisher's Synopsis
The Road To Washington is a historical fiction novel written by Wilfred Mason Barton and published in 1919. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the journey of a young Union soldier named Tom Franklin, who is tasked with delivering a crucial message to President Abraham Lincoln in Washington D.C.As he makes his way through enemy lines and faces various challenges along the way, Tom is joined by a cast of colorful characters, including a runaway slave, a Confederate soldier turned Union sympathizer, and a group of Quakers who provide him with shelter and aid.Through Tom's journey, the novel explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the human cost of war. It also offers a vivid portrayal of the historical events and landscape of the Civil War era, including the Battle of Gettysburg and the Emancipation Proclamation.Overall, The Road To Washington is a compelling and well-researched work of historical fiction that offers readers a glimpse into the tumultuous period of American history that shaped the nation we know 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.
