The Captain's Story

The Captain's Story is a novel by American author Rebecca Harding Davis, first published in 1893. Set during the American Civil War, the book tells the story of Captain Hector St. John, a Union officer who is captured by Confederate soldiers and sent to a prison camp in Georgia. While there, he meets and falls in love with a young Southern woman named Lucy, who helps him escape. The two embark on a perilous journey through enemy territory, facing danger and hardship at every turn. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters, including Union soldiers, Confederate soldiers, and escaped slaves, each with their own stories to tell. Through it all, Captain St. John must grapple with his own beliefs and values, as he confronts the brutal realities of war and the complexities of human relationships. The Captain's Story is a powerful and moving tale of love, courage, and redemption, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Classics Stories of Intellect, by Rebecca Harding Davis. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417900903.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.