John: A Man of War - Couverture souple

Vertrees, Daniel R

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1099372771 ISBN 13 : 9781099372773

Editeur : Independently published, 2019

Synopsis

Third in the Man of Kentucky Series which follows the life of a man in the turbulent times of America's birth. In 1774 John VerDries is torn from his life as longhunter, frontiersman, and family man - swept into the world of War. With his vision of an independent country unleashed, John joins with Michael Cresap’s rifle Brigade to support George Washington battle the British at Boston. John and his long-time friend, Isaac VanMeter endure life as a member of Washington’s regular army. John’s disillusionment grows. He leaves the army, and Isaac behind, when his enlistment expires. As John tries to rebuild his domestic life with his wife and his sons, he is reminded of the wages of war when Isaac visits on his way home. Guilt assails John and he engages again in war.From Point Pleasant to Boston; From Vincennes on the Western Frontier, to Blue Licks Kentucky, John struggles through the horrors of war as a combatant, and civilian. Fighting the British, Indians, and fellow Colonists, he struggles to keep war from destroying the dream of a peaceful independent life for his family.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1099372771
• ISBN 13: 9781099372773
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 393
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