The Bloody Ground
The Bloody Ground by Bernard Cornwell is the fourth volume in the author’s series on the American Civil War, published by Harper in 2013. This edition, written in English and spanning 432 pages, follows Nathaniel Starbuck, a northern preacher’s son who finds himself fighting for the Southern cause. Set in late summer 1862, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Confederacy’s invasion of the United States, presenting a vivid portrayal of the conflict.
Readers will encounter Starbuck as he takes command of a punishment battalion, a unit filled with individuals labeled as shirkers and cowards. As he faces the challenge of leading this despised group into what is anticipated to be one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, the story delves into themes of war, family life, and the harsh realities of military conflict. This edition offers a detailed exploration of the complexities of loyalty and courage during a tumultuous period in American history.
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The fourth volume of Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series on the American Civil War and featuring rebel Nathaniel Starbuck – a yankee fighting for the Southern cause.
It is late summer 1862 and the Confederacy is invading the United States of America.
Nate Starbuck, a northern preacher’s son fighting for the rebel South, is given command of a punishment battalion – a despised unit of shirkers and cowards. His enemies expect it to be his downfall, as Starbuck must lead this ramshackle unit into a battle that will prove to be the bloodiest of the Civil War.
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