Overview
The Burial of the Guns is a historical novel written by Thomas Nelson Page. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the lives of a group of soldiers who are stationed in Virginia. The main character, John, is a Confederate soldier who is struggling to come to terms with the war and his role in it. He is torn between his duty to his country and his own moral beliefs.As the war drags on, John and his fellow soldiers become disillusioned with the conflict and begin to question the motivations behind it. They witness the horrors of war firsthand and are forced to confront the harsh realities of battle.The novel also explores the themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. John falls in love with a local girl, but their relationship is complicated by the war and the fact that they are on opposite sides. He also forms close bonds with his fellow soldiers, who become like a family to him.The title of the book, The Burial of the Guns, refers to a scene near the end of the novel where the soldiers must bury their weapons as part of the surrender process. This symbolic act represents the end of the war and the beginning of a new era for the soldiers and the country.Overall, The Burial of the Guns is a powerful and poignant novel that provides a unique perspective on the Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the human experience of war.American Civil War record.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.
- | Author: Thomas Nelson Page
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 17, 2004
- | Number of Pages: 120 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1419155598
- | ISBN-13: 9781419155598
