The Southerners: A Story Of The Civil War (1903)

The Southerners: A Story of the Civil War is a historical novel written by Cyrus Townsend Brady and published in 1903. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the lives of two families, one from the North and one from the South, as they navigate the conflict and its aftermath. The story begins with the two families meeting on a steamboat traveling down the Mississippi River. The Northern family, the Wainwrights, is headed to New Orleans to visit relatives, while the Southern family, the Calhouns, is returning home to their plantation in Louisiana. Despite their differences, the two families strike up a friendship as they travel together.As the war breaks out, the families find themselves on opposite sides. The Wainwrights support the Union, while the Calhouns fight for the Confederacy. The novel explores the impact of the war on both families, as they struggle to survive and maintain their beliefs in the face of adversity.Throughout the book, Brady weaves in historical events and figures, including the Battle of Bull Run, Abraham Lincoln, and General Robert E. Lee. He also delves into themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the human cost of war.The Southerners: A Story of the Civil War is a gripping tale of two families torn apart by war and the bonds that hold them together. It offers a unique perspective on the conflict and its impact on ordinary people, making it a must-read for anyone interested in American history or historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.