Excerpt from And the Captain Answered
Ing background of women's faces, under the arches of the station in the glare and the shadows of the electric lights; some of the faces sodden with tears, but most of them illumined by determined courage. Mingled scantily with them and fringing the edges of the back ground everywhere were men's faces, composed and cheerful. The men in general did not believe there would be war with Mexico; where they were convinced of its.
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Excerpt from And the Captain Answered
Only two members of the battery were outside the train. Captain Winthrop and Private Victor Hardy. The "boys" had marched through the long wide streets of the midwestern town, packed with a black, swaying, cheering mass of their fellow citizens, while the bands blared Marching through Georgia and the Star-Spangled Banner.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book unflinchingly examines the complexities and contradictions of war through the lives of two young soldiers, Victor Hardy and Captain Winthrop, as they navigate the profound emotional challenges it presents. Set against the backdrop of the impending conflict with Mexico, it offers a nuanced exploration of patriotism, duty, and individual conscience. The author delves into the soldiers' struggles to reconcile their personal values with the demands of their military service, deftly capturing the complexities of their inner conflicts and the sacrifices they must make. Ultimately, this powerful narrative highlights the transformative nature of war and the profound impact it has on both the soldiers who fight and the families they leave behind. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332323463_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781332323463
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