The Higher Sacrifice

The Higher Sacrifice is a novel by David Starr Jordan, which was first published in 1902. The book tells the story of a young man named John Wainwright, who is torn between his love for his fianc�����e, Helen, and his duty to his country during the Spanish-American War. As John prepares to leave for war, he faces a difficult decision: should he stay with Helen and start a family, or should he sacrifice his personal happiness for the greater good of his country? Throughout the novel, John grapples with this dilemma, ultimately coming to the realization that the higher sacrifice is to serve his country.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Spanish-American War, which took place in 1898. It explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and patriotism, as well as the impact of war on individuals and society. The Higher Sacrifice is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that remains relevant today, as it raises important questions about the nature of sacrifice and the role of the individual in society.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.