A Captive Of War (1900)
A Captive of War by Solon Hyde is a novel first published in 1900 and reissued by Kessinger Publishing in June 2008. This edition spans 396 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Harold Van Deventer, a young American soldier involved in the Spanish-American War, who finds himself captured and taken to a remote island. There, he encounters Ysabel, a young woman with whom he forms a deep connection, despite the challenges posed by their cultural differences and the ongoing conflict.
Readers will discover a story that delves into themes of love, war, and resilience amidst adversity. The novel portrays the bond between Harold and Ysabel as they navigate the complexities of their circumstances, highlighting the impact of war on personal relationships. This facsimile reprint aims to preserve the original work while making it accessible to contemporary audiences, ensuring that the narrative remains a part of the literary conversation surrounding military history and personal memoirs.
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A Captive of War is a novel written by Solon Hyde and published in 1900. The story revolves around the main character, Harold Van Deventer, who is a young American soldier fighting in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. After being captured by the enemy, he is taken as a prisoner of war and sent to a remote island where he meets a beautiful young woman named Ysabel. Despite the language barrier, the two form a strong bond and develop feelings for each other. However, their love is threatened by the ongoing war and the cultural differences between them. The novel explores themes of love, war, cultural differences, and the human spirit’s resilience in times of adversity. It is a gripping tale of survival, love, and sacrifice that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.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.
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