Publisher's Synopsis
The Mercer Chronicle is a historical fiction novel written by An Irish Sennachy and originally published in 1866. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young man named Mercer, who is born into a wealthy family in Ireland. However, Mercer is not content with his privileged life and yearns for adventure and excitement.Mercer's desire for adventure leads him to leave Ireland and travel to America, where he becomes involved in the Civil War. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including soldiers, slaves, and Native Americans, and experiences the horrors of war firsthand.As the war comes to an end, Mercer returns to Ireland, but he finds that his experiences have changed him forever. He struggles to reconcile his privileged upbringing with the reality of the world around him and ultimately decides to use his wealth and influence to fight for social justice.The Mercer Chronicle is a powerful tale of one man's journey from privilege to activism, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War, social justice, or the human experience.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.
