The Tree of Appomattox by Joseph A. Altsheler
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"The Tree of Appomattox" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This narrative serves as a conclusion to a series focused on the American Civil War, following characters like Dick Mason and his cousin Harry Kenton, who find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. The story explores themes of family loyalty, the horrors of war, and the eventual exhaustion of both Northern and Southern
forces as their fates converge. At the start of the novel, we meet Dick Mason, a young Union officer, who longs for the delicious apples hanging on the branches of a towering tree amidst the conflict of war. As he chats with comrades, the narrative shifts to the stark realities of their surroundings—trenches of Petersburg, the remains of a tumultuous battlefield, and the emotional toll that war exacts on both sides. The foreboding presence of his Southern cousin, Harry, looms over Dick's thoughts, adding complexity to his experiences. As the chapter unfolds, Dick's tension builds, culminating in his realization that soon he may confront not just enemy soldiers, but family, underscoring the harsh personal conflicts wrought by civil strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander), 1862-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Tree of Appomattox |
| Credits | Produced by Ken Reeder. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17677 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2006 |
| Last Update | Aug 24, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 431 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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