Publisher's Synopsis
The Southerner: A Romance Of The Real Lincoln is a historical fiction novel written by Thomas Dixon and first published in 1913. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of a young Southern soldier named John Graham who becomes disillusioned with the Confederate cause and defects to the Union army. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a Northern woman named Cynthia Chalmers, who is also struggling to reconcile her beliefs with the reality of the war.The novel is notable for its portrayal of Abraham Lincoln, whom Dixon depicts as a cunning and manipulative politician who is willing to do whatever it takes to win the war, even if it means sacrificing the lives of his own soldiers. Dixon's portrayal of Lincoln has been criticized for its historical inaccuracies and for perpetuating negative stereotypes about the president.Despite its controversial depiction of Lincoln, The Southerner remains a popular and influential work of historical fiction, and has been adapted into several films and stage productions over the years. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and the human cost of war, and offers a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.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.
