A Broken Sword: A Tale of the Civil War

A Broken Sword: A Tale Of The Civil War is a historical fiction novel written by Charles King and first published in 1905. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of Captain Richard Herndon, a Union officer who is captured by Confederate soldiers and taken to a prison camp in the South. While in captivity, Herndon meets and befriends a Confederate officer named Jack Gordon. The two men develop a mutual respect for each other despite their opposing sides in the war. As the story progresses, Herndon and Gordon find themselves caught up in a dangerous plot involving a stolen sword that holds great significance to both sides of the conflict. Throughout the novel, King weaves together themes of honor, loyalty, and friendship against the backdrop of the brutal Civil War. The book offers a unique perspective on the war, as it shows the humanity and compassion that can exist even in the midst of such a violent and divisive conflict. Overall, A Broken Sword: A Tale Of The Civil War is a gripping and emotional tale that offers readers a glimpse into the lives of soldiers on both sides of the war. King's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a must-read for anyone interested in Civil War history or historical fiction in general.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.