The Hoe Cake of Appomattox
The novel explores the American Civil War through the eyes of a young soldier from Maine who fights for the Union Army. The story revolves around the protagonist's experiences during the war, including the siege of Petersburg and the eventual surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House in 1865.
By Ellis Spear · First published 1902 · Genre: Historical Fiction, War, Drama · 3,565 words
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In considering the unity of that great brotherhood of men who composed the armies of the United States in the war for sustaining the government, and perpetuating the form of it made by the founders, we have been giving attention to every phase of the many common conditions which formed our common experience and bound us so firmly together, excepting those of a social and physical character. The great and firm basis of this lifelong comradeship is, of course, the common devotion and the common sacrifice in the service of the country on the existence of which, latent in peace but manifest in war, the very existence of every government is founded. This common devotion to the service of humanity is in the political and social world what the attraction of cohesion and the attraction of gravitation are in the physical world.
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The Hoe Cake of Appomattox is listed on Textopian as a historical account by Ellis Spear, dated 1902 CE.
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: Ellis Spear
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, War, Drama, Adventure, Biography
- Length: 3,565 words
- Structure: 1 section, 36 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The plot is set during a significant historical event and incorporates real historical figures and events.
- War — The narrative focuses on the experiences and events related to a specific war.
- Drama — The story includes intense character development and emotional themes.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey or quest with various challenges and obstacles.
Tags
American Civil War · Historical Fiction · War Novel · Appomattox Court House · Surrender of Robert E Lee · Union Army · Confederate States of America · Battle of Appomattox · Virginia History · Military Fiction · Historical Drama · War and Military