Hentys gripping story weaves Vincents adventures with the real life events and people of the War, teaching history as it entertains.Īdmiring of the South, but by no means downplaying the evils slavery wrought, Henty makes a valuable contribution to the field of childrens literature with this rousing story that gives todays children a new perspective on the War Between the States. Before long, war breaks out between the states and Vincent goes to fight for the South.
Not yet 16, and back in Virginia after four years in England, Vincent finds conditions in the South and the country unsettled. With Lee in Virginia introduces us to young Vincent Wingfield. Henty, the prolific 19th century author of historical adventures, whom George Grant calls aVictorian literary phenomenon. Hentys novel of the South and the War Between the States
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