Author: Randol, Alanson M.
Synopsis:
In "Last Days of the Rebellion: The Second New York Cavalry (Harris' Light) at Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House, April 8 and 9, 1865" by Randol, Alanson M., the reader is transported to the final days of the American Civil War. Through the eyes of the Second New York Cavalry, also known as Harris' Light, the story unfolds at Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House. As the cavalry faces the imminent end of the rebellion, they must navigate the chaos and uncertainty of war's conclusion. With the fate of the nation hanging in the balance, the Second New York Cavalry's actions become pivotal in shaping the course of history.
Genres: Historical fiction, War fiction
Themes: Honor and duty, Sacrifice, Redemption
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