The Dark Hours: Five Scenes from a History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417964505)

The Dark Hours: Five Scenes From A History is a book written by Don Marquis. It is a collection of five short stories that take place during different periods of history. Each story is set during a time of darkness and turmoil, and explores the human experience during these trying times. The first story is set during the French Revolution and follows a young girl as she becomes embroiled in the violence and chaos of the time. The second story takes place during the American Civil War and follows a soldier as he struggles to maintain his humanity in the face of the horrors of war. The third story is set during the Great Depression and follows a family as they try to survive in a world that has turned against them. The fourth story takes place during World War II and follows a group of soldiers as they try to survive in the harsh conditions of the battlefield. The final story is set during the Cold War and follows a young man as he navigates the complex and dangerous world of espionage. Throughout each story, Marquis explores themes of hope, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. Overall, The Dark Hours: Five Scenes From A History is a thought-provoking and powerful collection of stories that offers a unique perspective on some of the most tumultuous periods of history.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: Don Marquis
ISBN-10: 1417964502
ISBN-13: 9781417964505
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 164
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d