From the Ranks (1901) - Charles King - Bog

From The Ranks is a novel written by Charles King and published in 1901. Set in the United States during the late 19th century, the story follows the life of a young man named Frank Norcross who joins the army as a private. Through his experiences, Norcross rises through the ranks to become a respected and successful officer. Along the way, he faces challenges and obstacles, including prejudice from his fellow soldiers and romantic entanglements. The book explores themes of courage, loyalty, and perseverance, and provides a glimpse into military life during this period in American history. King, a former army officer himself, draws on his own experiences to create a vivid and authentic portrayal of military culture. From The Ranks is a classic work of American literature that continues to be enjoyed by readers today.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.