The Captain Of The Gray Horse Troop - Hamlin Garland - Bog

The Captain of the Gray Horse Troop is a novel written by Hamlin Garland that was first published in 1902. The book is set in the late 1800s and follows the story of a young man named Johnnie Gray, who joins a cavalry troop during the Civil War. Johnnie is initially excited to join the troop and fight for his country, but soon discovers that the reality of war is much harsher than he anticipated. As the story progresses, Johnnie becomes disillusioned with the war and begins to question the motives of his superiors. He also develops a close relationship with his captain, a man named Marsh, who becomes a mentor and father figure to him. Together, they navigate the challenges of war and form a bond that lasts long after the conflict has ended. The book is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of loyalty, duty, and honor. It provides a vivid portrayal of life during the Civil War and the impact that the conflict had on the soldiers who fought in it. The Captain of the Gray Horse Troop is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.1902. Hamlin Garland was born near La Crosse, Wisconsin and lived in the area for nine years before his family moved to South Dakota. As an adult he lived in major cities throughout the United States but visited his birthplace often. In 1922 he received a Pulitzer Prize for A Daughter of the Middle Border, and was also director of the American Academy of Arts and Letters for a number of years. The main story line of this book is that Captain George Curtis leads the Tetong in their resistance to rapacious settlers. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.