The Coward

The Coward is a historical fiction novel by Henry Morford, set in the society and field of 1863. The story follows the life of a young man named Charles, who is born into a wealthy family and raised with all the privileges that come with it. However, Charles is plagued by a deep sense of cowardice, which he struggles to overcome throughout the novel.As the Civil War rages on, Charles is called upon to join the Union Army, but he is too afraid to do so. Instead, he remains at home, where he is ridiculed by his peers and rejected by the woman he loves. But when his father is killed in battle, Charles is forced to confront his fears and join the fight.The Coward explores themes of bravery, honor, and duty, as well as the social and political complexities of the Civil War era. Through Charles' journey, readers are given a glimpse into the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought and died for their country. With vivid descriptions and engaging characters, The Coward is a gripping tale of courage and redemption.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.