A Little Traitor to the South: A War Time Comedy with a Tragic Interlude (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417928033)

""A Little Traitor to the South"" is a novel by Cyrus Townsend Brady that follows the story of a young man named Jack, who is caught between his loyalty to the South and his desire to do what is right. Set during the American Civil War, the novel is a witty and humorous take on the conflict, but also has moments of tragedy and heartbreak.Jack is a proud Southerner who believes in the cause of the Confederacy, but he is also a romantic and idealistic young man who wants to do what is right. When he falls in love with a Northern woman named Ruth, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to his country and his love for her.As the war rages on, Jack finds himself in increasingly difficult situations, and he must make tough choices about where his loyalties lie. Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of characters, including a group of Union soldiers who are captured by the Confederates and forced to perform in a play.Despite its comedic tone, ""A Little Traitor to the South"" is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of loyalty, love, and the human cost of war. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War era and the complexities of human relationships in times of conflict.1903. Decorations by C.E. Hooper. This American clergyman and author also graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy. Ordained by the Protestant Episcopal Church, he was chaplain of the First Pennsylvania Volunteers at the time of the Spanish-American War. He is best known for his historical novels. The book begins: Miss Fanny Glen's especial detestation was an assumption of authority on the part of the other sex. If there was a being on earth to whom she would submit, it was to a masterful; such a man as, if appearances were a criterion, Rhett Sempland at that moment assumed to be. 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.

Author: Cyrus Townsend Brady
ISBN-10: 1417928034
ISBN-13: 9781417928033
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2004
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.57d