The Brigade Commander by John William De Forest
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About this eBook
| Author | De Forest, John William, 1826-1906 |
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| Title | The Brigade Commander |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Brigade Commander" by John William De Forest is a historical novel set during the American Civil War, likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complexities of military leadership, loyalty, and moral dilemmas faced by soldiers in combat. Through its focus on a brigade commander, the story delves into themes of ambition, betrayal, and redemption in war. The narrative centers around Colonel John James Waldron, a decorated brigade commander with a troubled past as a reformed clergyman. As he prepares his troops for battle, tensions rise among the soldiers regarding his history and leadership style. Major characters include Waldron's jealous peers and a mysterious captain with a personal vendetta against him. The plot unfolds as Waldron leads his brigade into battle, revealing his strategic brilliance while battling inner conflicts related to his past transgressions. Ultimately, his leadership leads to victory, but at a tragic cost, as he faces his fate amidst the chaos of war, embodying the conflict between duty and personal redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 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. | 23182 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 72 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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