“That's all war is - a consuming fever: a period of delirium and insanity, of misery, disappointment, discomfort, anxiety, despair, waste, weariness, boredom, brutality, death; and yet to every man in every war there comes a day worth living for: a day when a lifetime of excitement is packed into a few short hours.”
Oliver Wiswell is a novel that delves into the tumultuous era of the American Revolution through the eyes of its protagonist, Oliver Wiswell, a young orphan who finds himself swept up in the conflict. The story follows Oliver's journey as he navigates the complexities of war, loyalty, and personal growth. more
Kenneth Roberts was an American author renowned for his historical novels. His works, often set against the backdrop of American history, delve deeply into the characters and their fates. He was born on December 8, 1885, and died on July 21, 1957. more
“War is a terrible, bloody thing.”