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_aAltsheler, Joseph A. _q(Joseph Alexander), _d1862-1919 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aBefore the Dawn: A Story of the Fall of Richmond |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-05-04 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Before the Dawn: A Story of the Fall of Richmond" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This work draws readers into the tumultuous backdrop of the American Civil War, specifically focusing on the significant events surrounding the fall of Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy. The narrative follows the young soldier Prescott, who is returning from the frontlines to Richmond, highlighting themes of war, homecoming, and personal connections amidst a nation in crisis. At the start of the novel, Prescott finds himself on a train to Richmond, where he observes a varied cast of characters, including a mysterious woman in a brown cloak. His journey reflects the divided atmosphere of the city filled with both hope and despair due to the ongoing war. As Prescott arrives, he feels a mix of nostalgia and longing for a sense of normalcy, immediately seeking out familiar places and people. The bustling life of Richmond contrasts sharply with his experiences in the army, and he begins to forge new friendships, notably with the charming and spirited Helen Harley, who is navigating her own challenges as the war continues to alter the fabric of Southern society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRichmond (Va.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction | ||
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