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_aChambers, Robert W. _q(Robert William), _d1865-1933 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSpecial Messenger |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-12-29 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) | ||
| 520 | _a"Special Messenger" by Robert W. Chambers is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Civil War era, highlighting themes of bravery, loyalty, and the complexities of war. The main character, a young woman known as the "Special Messenger," embodies courage as she navigates the dangerous landscape of conflict while carrying crucial information, all while connecting with the soldiers around her. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the tense atmosphere of a village during the Civil War. It follows a young boy named Billy as he observes the arrival of Union cavalry, filled with excitement and hope for battle. Through his innocent interactions with a young bandmaster, who mistakenly indicates his role, the narrative reveals the contrasting perspectives of the civilians and soldiers amidst the impending warfare. The chapter explores Billy's longing for companionship and the beginning sense of loyalty to the Union, while foreshadowing the complexities and tragedies of war that will soon unfold. The thoughtful portrayal of childhood innocence against the backdrop of conflict sets the stage for an engaging story of sacrifice and the harsh realities faced by the characters involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction | ||
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