Publisher's Synopsis
The Sun of Saratoga: A Romance of Burgoyne's Surrender is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph Alexander Altsheler and published in 1897. The novel is set during the American Revolutionary War and tells the story of a young American soldier named Robert Lennox, who fights alongside General Horatio Gates at the Battle of Saratoga. As the British army, led by General John Burgoyne, advances towards Saratoga, Lennox meets and falls in love with Alice Estabrook, a beautiful young woman from a loyalist family. Despite their different loyalties, Lennox and Alice are drawn to each other, and their love story unfolds against the backdrop of the war.The novel follows Lennox and Alice as they navigate the dangers and uncertainties of war, facing battles, betrayals, and unexpected twists of fate. Along the way, they encounter historical figures such as Benedict Arnold, Daniel Morgan, and the Native American warrior, Thayendanegea.Altsheler's vivid descriptions of the battles and the natural beauty of the American wilderness create a rich and immersive reading experience. The Sun of Saratoga: A Romance of Burgoyne's Surrender is a captivating tale of love, war, and the struggle for independence, and is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and 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.
