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100	1		_aAltsheler, Joseph A. _q(Joseph Alexander), _d1862-1919
245	1	4	_aThe Shades of the Wilderness: A Story of Lee's Great Stand
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aThe Civil War Series, Volume 7
500			_aRelease date is 2004-06-01
508			_aProduced by Ken Reeder. HTML version by Al Haines.
520			_a"The Shades of the Wilderness: A Story of Lee's Great Stand" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel written in the late 19th century, notable for its focus on the American Civil War. The narrative centers around the retreat of Confederate forces after the Battle of Gettysburg and follows the character Harry Kenton, a young Southern lieutenant, as he grapples with the realities of war, loyalty to his commander Robert E. Lee, and the impending challenges faced by the Confederacy. The opening of the book introduces us to Harry Kenton as he rides alongside the retreating army under the cover of darkness and rain, attending to the wounded and reflecting on the monumental losses incurred during the recent battles. Through his interactions with fellow soldiers, readers grasp the somber mood that accompanies the retreat, as well as the lingering hope that Lee can still lead his men to victory despite the grim circumstances. As Harry observes the fatigue of his comrades and the devastation left in the wake of battle, his thoughts drift to past victories and the fleeting nature of glory. The chapter sets a tone of introspection and determination, framing the war's toll on both the soldiers and the broader Southern cause, while also suggesting that the struggle is not yet over. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12532
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