The Iron Game: A Tale of the War by Henry F. Keenan
"The Iron Game: A Tale of the War" by Henry F. Keenan is a historical novel written in the late 19th century, focusing on the experiences of young men during the Civil War. The story centers around the main character, Jack Sprague, who is drawn into the conflict after being expelled from college. Driven by dreams of glory and patriotism, Jack embodies the spirit of youth eager to defend his country, navigating
personal relationships and societal pressures along the way. At the start of the book, Jack has just been expelled from Warchester College, and the news ignites both admiration and concern among his peers and family. He dreams of a military career and, with the onset of the Civil War, enlists as a sergeant, rallying classmates to join him. The opening chapters also delve into Jack's interactions with friends and family, particularly his sister Olympia, who balances familial pride with the fear of losing her brother to war. As tensions rise in Acredale and the realities of military life set in, characters like Vincent Atterbury highlight the conflict's personal toll, as friendships are tested by their allegiances during a time of national disunity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Keenan, Henry F. (Henry Francis), 1850-1928 |
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| Title | The Iron Game: A Tale of the War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Virginia Paque and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10062 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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