A King In Khaki (1909)

A King In Khaki is a historical fiction novel written by Henry Kitchell Webster and published in 1909. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young American man named John King, who inherits a vast fortune from his father. However, instead of living a life of luxury and leisure, John decides to join the United States Army and fight in the Spanish-American War.As a soldier, John quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a respected leader among his fellow troops. He is eventually sent to the Philippines to fight against insurgents, where he meets and falls in love with a beautiful Filipino woman named Dolores. However, their relationship is complicated by the political tensions between the United States and the Philippines, as well as John's own conflicted feelings about his role as a soldier and his duty to his country.Throughout the novel, Webster explores themes of patriotism, duty, and love in the context of war and political conflict. He also provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life as a soldier during this time period, including the challenges and dangers faced by those who fought in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War.Overall, A King In Khaki is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of the United States and its military involvement in the Philippines.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.