EBOOK Better Angels of Our Nature
Opis
A Novel
On the eve of Shiloh, one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, a mysterious visitor appears at General William Tecumseh Shermans camp. Without family or home, with only a uniform and the name of Jesse, this prepossessing stranger is an intriguing mix of naivet and wisdom, ignorant of the most basic conventions of warfare yet uncannily familiar with even the most intimate details of Shermans personal life and career. Jesse, in turn, has only one desire: to remain by Shermans sidefor reasons only Jesse knows and isnt revealing. Initially unwilling to become a father figure to this beguiling visitor, Sherman is finally unable to resist such devotion and tenacity. He takes Jesse under his wing, determined to train this enigmatic creature in the art of warand provide the strength and wisdom needed to survive its horrors.Resourceful and courageous, Jesse soon earns the respect of Shermans men, especially the compassionate but plain-talking surgeon, Seth Cartwright, and Thomas Ransom, a noble and handsome young infantry officer. No matter their destiny neither man can divert Jesses mission.But what is the truth? What is Jesses purpose and why has this fascinating youth appeared at this most crucial time in Shermans life and in the life of the bitterly divided nation? In the end we are forced to ask: Who is under whose wing? The Better Angels of Our Nature brilliantly re-creates the drama and brutality of Americas Civil War. Set in the momentous fourteen-month period spanning Shiloh and Vicksburga time that turned the tide of war and determined the nations fatethis harrowing, lyrically written novel is filled with unforgettable characters and wondrous twists that will give readers pause to reconsider events familiar to us all. Meticulously researched and movingly written, this masterwork will remain with readers long after the last page is savored.From the Hardcover edition.
On the eve of Shiloh, one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, a mysterious visitor appears at General William Tecumseh Shermans camp. Without family or home, with only a uniform and the name of Jesse, this prepossessing stranger is an intriguing mix of naivet and wisdom, ignorant of the most basic conventions of warfare yet uncannily familiar with even the most intimate details of Shermans personal life and career. Jesse, in turn, has only one desire: to remain by Shermans sidefor reasons only Jesse knows and isnt revealing. Initially unwilling to become a father figure to this beguiling visitor, Sherman is finally unable to resist such devotion and tenacity. He takes Jesse under his wing, determined to train this enigmatic creature in the art of warand provide the strength and wisdom needed to survive its horrors.Resourceful and courageous, Jesse soon earns the respect of Shermans men, especially the compassionate but plain-talking surgeon, Seth Cartwright, and Thomas Ransom, a noble and handsome young infantry officer. No matter their destiny neither man can divert Jesses mission.But what is the truth? What is Jesses purpose and why has this fascinating youth appeared at this most crucial time in Shermans life and in the life of the bitterly divided nation? In the end we are forced to ask: Who is under whose wing? The Better Angels of Our Nature brilliantly re-creates the drama and brutality of Americas Civil War. Set in the momentous fourteen-month period spanning Shiloh and Vicksburga time that turned the tide of war and determined the nations fatethis harrowing, lyrically written novel is filled with unforgettable characters and wondrous twists that will give readers pause to reconsider events familiar to us all. Meticulously researched and movingly written, this masterwork will remain with readers long after the last page is savored.From the Hardcover edition.