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The Sword of Antietam is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. Set during the American Civil War, the story follows the adventures of a young Union soldier named Dick Mason, who is wounded in battle and taken prisoner by the Confederates. He is eventually... Read Full Overview

""The Sword of Antietam"" is a historical novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of a young Union soldier named Dick Mason. The novel begins with Mason's enlistment in the army and his subsequent training. As... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

"The Sword of Antietam" from Joseph Alexander Altsheler. Editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction (1862-1919).

The Sword of Antietam is a historical novel set during the American Civil War, written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The story follows the adventures of a young Union soldier named Dick Mason, who is wounded in battle and taken prisoner by the Confederate army. He is eventually rescued... Read Full Overview

The Sword of Antietam By Joseph A. Altsheler

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (April 29, 1862 - June 5, 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty-one novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels... Read Full Overview

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (April 29, 1862 - June 5, 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty-one novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels... Read Full Overview

Historical novel from the Civil War series. "The Sword of Antietam" tells a complete story, but it is one in the chain of Civil War romances, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run" and continued through "The Guns of Shiloh" and "The Scouts of Stonewall."

Historical novel from the Civil War series. "The Sword of Antietam" tells a complete story, but it is one in the chain of Civil War romances, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run" and continued through "The Guns of Shiloh" and "The Scouts of Stonewall."

Reproduction of the original: The Sword of Antietam by Joseph A. Altsheler

Reproduction of the original: The Sword of Antietam by Joseph A. Altsheler

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (April 29, 1862 - June 5, 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty-one novels and (at least) fifty-one short stories. A Story of the Old New York... Read Full Overview