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The Life and Works of General Charles King 1844-1933: Martial Spirit
Documents the life of a soldier during Reconstruction and the Indian Wars, who, after retirement, wrote some 50 novels celebrating military life. Includes rare information on King's years at West Point and his life in New Orleans during the post-war South, and contains detailed analysis of his writing career and themes in his novels. A final chapter looks at his legacy in the history of westward expansion. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
271 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1998
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