Hemlock - Robert Sellar - Bog

Hemlock: A Tale of the War of 1812 is a historical fiction novel written by Robert Sellar and originally published in 1890. The story takes place during the War of 1812, a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, and follows the experiences of a young Canadian soldier named Hemlock as he fights in the war.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different phase of the conflict. In the first part, Hemlock is introduced as a young man living in Upper Canada, where he is recruited to fight for the British army against the Americans. The second part follows Hemlock as he fights in several battles, including the Battle of Lundy's Lane and the Siege of Fort Erie. The third and final part of the novel sees Hemlock returning home to Canada after the war, where he must confront the aftermath of the conflict and come to terms with the toll it has taken on his life.Throughout the novel, Sellar provides a detailed look at the War of 1812 and its impact on the people who lived through it. He explores the themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the human cost of war, as well as the political and social tensions that existed between the United States and Great Britain during this period.Overall, Hemlock: A Tale of the War of 1812 is a compelling and thought-provoking historical novel that offers readers a vivid glimpse into the realities of war and the lives of those who fought in it.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.