Common Cause: A Novel Of The War In America (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163743409)

Common Cause: A Novel of the War in America is a historical fiction novel written by Samuel Hopkins Adams. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of a young boy named Dick Wilson who becomes a soldier for the Union Army. The story begins in 1861, just before the outbreak of the war, and follows Dick's journey as he leaves his home in New York to join the army. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including other soldiers, civilians, and members of the Confederate Army. As the war rages on, Dick experiences the horrors of battle and witnesses the devastation caused by the conflict. He also grapples with his own beliefs and values, questioning whether the war is truly worth fighting and what it means to be a patriot. Throughout the book, Adams provides a detailed and realistic portrayal of life during the Civil War, including the political and social tensions that led to the conflict and the impact it had on individuals and communities. Overall, Common Cause is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of war and patriotism. It offers a unique perspective on the American Civil War and provides insight into the experiences of those who lived through it.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: Samuel Hopkins Adams
ISBN-10: 1163743402
ISBN-13: 9781163743409
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 478
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d