Lieutenant Messinger (1863)

Lieutenant Messinger is a historical novel written by Mary Andrews Denison and published in 1863. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of Lieutenant Robert Messinger, a young Union soldier who is sent to fight in the South. As the war progresses, Messinger is forced to confront the harsh realities of battle and the toll it takes on both himself and his fellow soldiers. He also grapples with his own personal demons, including his love for a Southern woman named Virginia and his conflicted feelings about the war itself. Throughout the novel, Denison offers a vivid portrayal of life during the Civil War, from the horrors of the battlefield to the struggles of civilian life. She also explores themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism, as Messinger and his comrades fight to preserve the Union and uphold their beliefs in the face of adversity. Overall, Lieutenant Messinger is a compelling and poignant work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.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.