Lillie Ravenel is a teenage girl from Louisiana, brought to the north by her loyalist father at the outbreak of the American Civil War. She is pursued by two contrasting suitors. Captain Edward Colburne...

In John William De Forest's novel 'Overland', readers are immersed in the Antebellum American West as the protagonist journeys across the untamed frontier. Written in a realist style, De Forest captures...

In John William De Forest's novel 'The Brigade Commander,' the reader is transported to the American Civil War era, where we follow the story of the protagonist, Colonel Thorndike. The book is characterized...

In 'Overland', John William De Forest expertly captures the essence of the American West through a blend of adventure, romance, and historical detail. The novel is a prime example of the American realism...

In 'Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty' by John William De Forest, the reader is taken into the heart of the American Civil War through the eyes of the protagonist, Valérie Ravenel. De...

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...

Not Pretty, but Precious; And Other Short Stories is a compelling anthology that showcases the diversity and richness of 19th-century American literature, juxtaposing various literary styles from realism...

40 Must-Read Civil War Novels is an enriching anthology that masterfully curates a broad panorama of literary expressions themed around the American Civil War. This collection captures the raw essence,...

'America Divided: 40 Civil War Novels' stands as a monumental anthology capturing the complex and multifaceted narratives of the American Civil War. The anthology not only emphasizes the devastating impact...