The Victim: A Romance of the Real Jefferson Davis by Jr. Thomas Dixon
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"The Victim: A Romance of the Real Jefferson Davis" by Thomas Dixon is a historical romance written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the life of Jefferson Davis, providing a dramatic portrayal of his characterization and events surrounding the Civil War, focusing on themes of sacrifice, valour, and destiny. The opening features pivotal historical figures and sets the stage for a blend of personal and political narratives. At the
start of the novel, we are introduced to young Jefferson Davis and his interactions with family members, primarily his older brother and sister, as they prepare him for a journey to receive an education. The emotional undertones of family bonds and the boy's reluctant departure highlight the tension between duty and personal desire. Meanwhile, the prologue hints at the significant historical backdrop against which these intimate stories unfold, foreshadowing the hardships and turbulent times that lie ahead for Jefferson and the South during the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dixon, Thomas, Jr., 1864-1946 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Marchand, J. N. |
| Title | The Victim: A Romance of the Real Jefferson Davis |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Garcia, Paul Ereaut, and the project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Historical fiction, American |
| Subject | Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18721 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 940 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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