Fort Lafayette

Fort Lafayette: Or Love And Secession is a novel written by Benjamin Wood and published in 1862. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the romantic and political struggles of the main character, Lieutenant Philip Stanley, who is stationed at Fort Lafayette in New York Harbor. Stanley is torn between his love for the beautiful and wealthy Southern belle, Blanche Ellerslie, and his loyalty to the Union cause. Blanche, who is from a prominent Southern family, is a staunch supporter of the Confederacy and urges Stanley to resign from the Union army and join the Southern cause. As tensions rise between the North and South, Stanley is faced with difficult decisions that will ultimately determine his fate and the fate of those around him. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism during a time of great turmoil in American history. Fort Lafayette: Or Love And Secession is a gripping tale that offers readers a glimpse into the complexities of the Civil War era and the personal struggles of those caught in the middle of the conflict.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.