Publisher's Synopsis
The Colonel and the Quaker is a novel written by Francis Von Albede Cabeen and published in 1906. The story revolves around the lives of two men, Colonel Robert Fairfax and Quaker John Thorndyke, who are from very different backgrounds and have opposing views on life. Colonel Fairfax is a wealthy and influential man who enjoys the luxuries of life and believes in the use of force to achieve his goals. On the other hand, John Thorndyke is a peace-loving Quaker who believes in non-violence and the power of love to solve problems.The novel is set in the mid-19th century when the American Civil War is about to break out. Colonel Fairfax is a staunch supporter of the Confederacy and is determined to fight for his cause. John Thorndyke, on the other hand, is a pacifist who is opposed to the idea of war and believes that violence only begets more violence.As the war looms closer, the lives of these two men become intertwined in unexpected ways. Colonel Fairfax's son falls in love with John Thorndyke's daughter, and the two families are brought together in a way that neither could have anticipated. The novel explores the themes of love, war, and the clash of ideologies in a time of great upheaval.Overall, The Colonel and the Quaker is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human nature and the power of love and forgiveness to overcome even the most deeply ingrained differences.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
