Publisher's Synopsis
The Tree of Appomattox is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler that tells the story of the final days of the American Civil War. The book follows the lives of two main characters, Dick Mason and Harry Kenton, who are both soldiers fighting on opposite sides of the war. As the war comes to a close, the two men find themselves facing each other in the final battle at Appomattox. Throughout the book, Altsheler explores the themes of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice as the characters navigate the complexities of war and the moral dilemmas that arise. The story is set against the backdrop of the Civil War, with vivid descriptions of battles, skirmishes, and the struggles of soldiers on both sides of the conflict. The Tree of Appomattox is a gripping and emotional tale that captures the spirit of the Civil War and the people who fought in it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, military history, or historical fiction.1922. Writer of juvenile fiction and adult romance/adventure stories, Altsheler�������s serial works cover the French-Indian War, the American Revolution, the Texan War for Independence, the Civil War, the settlement of the west, and World War I. In all, he wrote nearly fifty books and countless short stories for magazines. Altsheler insisted on historical accuracy in his books and in his series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War he made a concerted effort to balance both Northern and Southern points of view. The Tree of Appomattox concludes the Civil War Series begun with The Guns of Bull Run. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
