The Frederic, Harold 1856-1898 creator Barnes, George Foster 1869-1914 Gaul, Gilbert William 1855-1919 Merrill, Frank T. 1848-1923 Sandham, Henry 1842-1910 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Deserter and Other Stories: A Book of Two Wars" by Harold Frederic is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes related to the Civil War era, focusing on the lives of those affected by war, including deserters and their families. Central to the first story is Job Parshall, a young boy working on a farm, where he encounters Mose Whipple, a deserter trying to find his way back to his ailing father. The opening of the story introduces Job on a bitterly cold winter morning as he carries out his chores on the Teachout farm. During his tasks, he discovers a handmade ring that leads to discussions about Mose Whipple, who has deserted the army and is associated with Job's memories of his own family struggles. As Job learns of Mose's plight and his father's illness, he resolves to visit the ailing old man, leading to a fateful encounter with Mose in the barn. Their interactions reveal the harsh realities of their circumstances, underscoring the emotional weight of war's impact on individuals and families. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The deserter -- A day in the wilderness -- How Dickon came by his name -- Where Avon into Severn flows. Release date is 2013-11-28 Produced by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction Great Britain -- History -- Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485 -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 06043136 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44304 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44304 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134022.0 44304