The Guns of Bull Run the Guns of Bull Run

The Guns of Bull Run is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows two young men, Harry Kenton and Dick Mason, who are both from Kentucky but have different views on the war. Harry is a Confederate soldier while Dick is a Union soldier.The novel begins with the Battle of Bull Run, the first major battle of the Civil War. Harry and Dick find themselves on opposite sides of the battlefield, fighting for their respective causes. As the battle rages on, the two young men experience the horrors of war and witness the bravery and sacrifice of their fellow soldiers.Throughout the novel, Harry and Dick's paths cross several times, and they develop a mutual respect for each other despite their differences. The story also explores the political and social issues that led to the Civil War, including slavery and states' rights.The Guns of Bull Run is a gripping and emotional tale that brings to life the realities of war and the human cost of conflict. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or Civil War literature.Harry and Arthur stood two days later upon the sea wall of Charleston. Sumter rose up black and menacing in the clear wintry air. The muzzles of the cannon seemed to point into the very heart of the city, and over it, as ever, flew the defiant flag, the red and blue burning in vivid colors in the thin January sunshine. The heart of Charleston, that most intense of all Southern cities, had given forth a great throb.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.