The Sultana (1913)

The Sultana is a historical novel written by Henry Cottrell Rowland and published in 1913. The story is set during the American Civil War and centers around the sinking of the steamship Sultana, which was carrying Union soldiers who had been recently released from Confederate prison camps. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including Captain Mason, a former Confederate soldier who is now the captain of the Sultana, and John Ransom, a Union soldier who is trying to make his way home to his family. The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice, as the characters struggle to survive in a time of war and turmoil. Rowland's vivid descriptions of the Sultana's final journey and the tragic events that led to its sinking make for a gripping and emotional read. Overall, The Sultana is a powerful and well-written novel that offers a unique perspective on a little-known event in American history.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.