Publisher's Synopsis
The Star of Gettysburg is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of Harry Kenton, a young soldier who fights for the Confederate army. The novel is the third in a series of eight books called The Civil War Series.The story begins with Harry Kenton and his friend, Dick Mason, fighting in the battle of Bull Run. They are both wounded in the battle and are sent to a hospital to recover. While in the hospital, Harry meets a nurse named Miss Charlotte Gray, and the two become friends.After recovering from their injuries, Harry and Dick are sent to fight in the battle of Shiloh. During the battle, Harry is separated from his regiment and finds himself behind enemy lines. He meets a group of Union soldiers who mistake him for a Confederate spy and take him prisoner.While in captivity, Harry learns about the Union army's plan to invade the South and capture Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy. Harry manages to escape and makes his way back to his regiment to warn them of the Union army's plan.The novel culminates in the battle of Gettysburg, where Harry and his regiment fight against the Union army. Harry's bravery and leadership during the battle earn him the nickname ""The Star of Gettysburg.""Overall, The Star of Gettysburg is a thrilling and action-packed novel that provides a vivid portrayal of the American Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in this period of history or in military fiction.Harry, leaning against a bush, fell into a light doze, from which Dalton aroused him bye and bye. But the habit of war made him awake fully and instantly. Every faculty was alive. He arose to his feet and saw that Lee and Jackson were just parting. A faint moon shone over the Wilderness, revealing but little of the great army which lay in its thickets.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.
