Bibliograph

The songs of Stones River, a Civil War novel

Type

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The songs of Stones River, a Civil War novel

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The songs of Stones River

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

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Sub title

a Civil War novel

Summary

This historical novel tells the story of two boys living in the South during the tragic days of the Civil War. James is a proud Southerner who feels responsible for providing for his newly widowed mother and his younger sister. Eli is the lone outdoor slave of a bitter man who sold off Eli's mother two years earlier. When circumstances force them to work side by side, each boy's eyes are opened to new ways of thinking, leading to an exciting conclusion. Filled with thoughtful prose and historical references, The Songs of Stone River brings the Civil War era to life

Target audience

juvenile

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