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  • Miss Ravenel's conversion from secession to loyalty

    by John William De Forest ...
    The novel is set during the Civil War and follows the transformation of the protagonist, Miss Lydia Ravenel, from a supporter of secession (the Southern cause) to a loyalist (supporter of the Union cause). The story explores themes of identity, allegiance, and the personal and moral conflicts faced by individuals caught up in the turmoil of war.John William De Forest's writing style is known for ... Read more

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  • Overland: A Novel

    by John William De Forest ...
    The novel follows the journey of Frank Overton, a young lawyer from New York, who embarks on a journey across the American West during the mid-19th century. Through Overton's travels, the narrative provides insights into the vast landscapes, diverse cultures, and challenges faced by pioneers and settlers as they traversed the frontier.De Forest's "Overland" is regarded as one of the early literary ... Read more

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  • The Drummer Ghost

    by John William de Forest ...
    In the secluded New England village of Johnsonville, Adrian Underhill, a recent university graduate, expects a quiet summer of polite society. Instead, he finds himself captivated by the sharp-tongued and enigmatic Marian Turner, a young woman who defies all his expectations. But his visit takes a far darker turn when Marian's uncle, the gaunt and troubled Joshua Turner, draws him into a ... Read more

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  • Overland

    A Novel

    by John William De Forest ...
    In "Overland," John William De Forest crafts a vivid tapestry of American adventure, exploring the complexities of frontier life during the 19th century. Through a blend of realist prose and meticulous detail, De Forest captures the mood and milieu of westward expansion, focusing on the interplay between individuals and their environment. His narrative style immerses readers in the trials and ... Read more

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  • Hearts & Battlefields – 3 Classic American Civil War Novels

    Enriched edition. Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty, Cudjo's Cave, The Red Badge of Courage

    by John William De Forest, J. T. Trowbridge, Stephen Crane, Chloe Wade ...
    In 'Hearts & Battlefields – 3 Classic American Civil War Novels,' readers are presented with a compelling exploration of human emotion and resilience amidst the chaos of the American Civil War. This anthology captures a diverse literary range, from the battlefield's stark realism to the intimate complexities of personal conflict, reflecting various styles that shed light on different aspects of ... Read more

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  • The Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection

    Forty Civil War Tales of Battle, Emancipation, Memory, and Union and Confederate Lives

    by Jules Verne, Mark Twain, Randall Parrish, George Washington Cable, John Esten Cooke, Edward Robins, John William De Forest, Ambrose Bierce, Mary Johnston, Winston Churchill, Edward Everett Hale, Charles King, Natalie Sumner Lincoln, Stephen Crane, Charles Carleton Coffin, James Ford Rhodes, John McElroy, Lucy Foster Madison, Harry Hazelton, Henry F. Keenan, George W. Peck, John R. Musick, Robert W. Chambers, Joseph A. Altsheler, G. A. Henty, B. K. Benson, W. H. Shelton, Byron A. Dunn, Ellen Glasgow, María Ruiz de Burton, Thomas Dixon Jr. ...
    The Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection assembles an expansive literary archive of the American Civil War and its contested afterlives. Across historical romance, adventure fiction, memoir-inflected narrative, juvenile literature, satire, regional realism, political commentary, and speculative imagination, the volume maps war as battlefield event, domestic crisis, and enduring cultural memory. ... Read more

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  • Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)

    by H. C. Bunner & John William De Forest & Mary Hallock Foote & Nathaniel Parker Willis & Constance Fenimore Woolson ...
    "Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)" is a collection of short stories edited by H. C. Bunner. This anthology features works by various American writers, showcasing a diverse range of styles, themes, and voices from the late 19th century.While the specific stories included in this volume may vary depending on the edition, anthologies like this typically offer readers a glimpse into the literary ... Read more

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  • Journey into the Heart of the Civil War – 5 Classic American Conflict Novels

    Enriched edition. Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty, The Red Badge of Courage, The Copperhead, Cease Firing, Clotelle

    by John William De Forest, Stephen Crane, Harold Frederic, Mary Johnston, William Wells Brown, Daisy Miller ...
    Journey into the Heart of the Civil War – 5 Classic American Conflict Novels presents an expansive tapestry of narratives that delve into the complexities and cataclysms of the American Civil War. The anthology skillfully weaves together a wide array of literary styles, from stark realism to poignant romanticism, immersing readers into the epoch's turbulent ethos. This collection does not merely ... Read more

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  • John William De Forest

    by John William De Forest ...
    John William De Forest (1826 – 1906) was an American soldier and writer of realistic fiction, best known for his Civil War novel Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty.The brigade commander, (1884)Overland (1871)Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty (1867)The hungry heart, (1872)The brigage commander, (1885) ... Read more

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  • Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty (Historical Novel)

    by John William De Forest ...
    In 'Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty' by John William De Forest, the reader is transported to the tumultuous time of the American Civil War. De Forest's literary style is characterized by rich historical detail and vivid descriptions, placing the reader right in the midst of the war-torn South. The book explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the impact of war on individuals - ... Read more

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  • Overland A Novel

    by John William De Forest ...
    Overland: A Novel by John William De Forest is a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of American westward expansion in the 19th century. The novel explores the adventurous and challenging experiences of settlers as they journey into the American frontier. The story delves into the trials and triumphs of early settlers navigating the rugged and uncharted territories of the West. It ... Read more

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  • America Divided: 40 Civil War Novels

    Battlefields, Home Fronts, and Reconstruction in an Anthology of Union and Confederate Voices

    by Ambrose Bierce, Joseph Alexander Altsheler, Mary Johnston, Stephen Crane, John William De Forest, María Ruiz de Burton, B. K. Benson, G. A. Henty, James Grant, Harry Hazelton, Annie Randall White, Moyle Sherer, George W. Peck, Randall Parrish, John R. Musick, Robert W. Chambers, Washington Cable, Henry F. Keenan, Natalie Sumner Lincoln, John McElroy, Charles Carleton Coffin, Lucy Foster Madison, Edward Everett Hale, Francis Hopkinson Smith, Edward Payson Roe, Margaret Hill McCarter, Frederic W. Loring, James Lane Allen, Justin H. McCarthy, Mary Jane Holmes, Joel Chandler Harris, Harold Frederic, Thomas Wentworth Higginson ...
    America Divided: 40 Civil War Novels surveys the conflict not as a single national epic but as a fractured imaginative terrain. Spanning battle narrative, romance, adventure tale, regional realism, historical reconstruction, satire, and domestic fiction, the volume registers war's military violence alongside its effects on households, communities, race relations, sectional memory, and political ... Read more

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