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100 1 _aAltsheler, Joseph A.
_q(Joseph Alexander),
_d1862-1919
245 1 0 _aBefore the Dawn: A Story of the Fall of Richmond
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21321
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