The Crisis (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by Winston Churchill

Overview

This 1901 novel takes place just before the start of the American Civil War. The story follows the fortunes of a young man in the divided state of Missouri, torn between his Union, abolitionist ideals and his emotional ties to a Southern family. The huge cast of characters includes President Lincoln, portrayed as America’s sacrifice for the sin of slavery.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411458741
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	01/03/2012
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	550
Sales rank:	669,461
File size:	571 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Winston Churchill (1871-1947) was an American author, essayist, and poet. His first acclaimed work was Richard Carvel (1899), but he went on to publish twelve books and many plays. His naturalist style and political flair were characteristic of his writings. He worked in politics, and wrote about his tours of battlefields in World War One.