Before The Dawn A Story Of The Fall Of Richmond (1903)

Before The Dawn: A Story Of The Fall Of Richmond is a historical novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler and published in 1903. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of Harry Kenton, a young soldier in the Confederate Army. The novel depicts the events leading up to the fall of Richmond, Virginia, which was the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War.The story begins with Harry Kenton and his friend, Dick Mason, joining the Confederate Army. They are assigned to General Robert E. Lee's army and participate in many of the major battles of the war, including the Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of Gettysburg. As the war progresses, Harry becomes disillusioned with the Confederate cause and begins to question the morality of the war.The novel culminates in the fall of Richmond, as Harry and Dick witness the city being overrun by Union troops. The book explores the themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice, and provides a vivid portrayal of the Civil War era.Overall, Before The Dawn: A Story Of The Fall Of Richmond is a gripping historical novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into 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.