The Frederic, Harold 1856-1898 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Copperhead" by Harold Frederic is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and revolves around the life of Abner Beech, a farmer who becomes increasingly isolated from his neighbors due to his strong anti-war stance and personal beliefs. The novel explores themes of loyalty, social divisions, and the impact of political ideologies on personal relationships, as well as detailing the struggles and moral dilemmas faced by its characters in a time of national crisis. The opening of "The Copperhead" introduces us to the protagonist Abner Beech through the reflections of a young boy who lived on his farm. It emphasizes Abner's stature as a respected farmer, his deviation from communal norms due to his opposition to the prevailing abolitionist sentiment, and the resultant social ostracism. As the narrative unfolds, it captures the erosion of his standing in the community, symbolized by his declining relationships and the perception of his household amid the rising tide of war fervor. Abner's conflict with his only son, Jeff, who chooses to enlist and go against his father’s beliefs, sets a poignant tone for the ensuing plot, invoking questions of duty, family loyalty, and the personal costs of one's convictions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-06-28 Produced by Gonçalo Silva, 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 -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction New York (State) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46124 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46124 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134047.0 46124