Special Messenger by Robert W. Chambers
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"Special Messenger" by Robert W. Chambers is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Civil War era, highlighting themes of bravery, loyalty, and the complexities of war. The main character, a young woman known as the "Special Messenger," embodies courage as she navigates the dangerous landscape of conflict while carrying crucial information, all while connecting with the soldiers around her. The opening of the novel
introduces readers to the tense atmosphere of a village during the Civil War. It follows a young boy named Billy as he observes the arrival of Union cavalry, filled with excitement and hope for battle. Through his innocent interactions with a young bandmaster, who mistakenly indicates his role, the narrative reveals the contrasting perspectives of the civilians and soldiers amidst the impending warfare. The chapter explores Billy's longing for companionship and the beginning sense of loyalty to the Union, while foreshadowing the complexities and tragedies of war that will soon unfold. The thoughtful portrayal of childhood innocence against the backdrop of conflict sets the stage for an engaging story of sacrifice and the harsh realities faced by the characters involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | Special Messenger |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24071 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24071-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 29, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 547 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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