Under the Star-Spangled Banner: A Tale of the Spanish-American War by Brereton

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Author Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir), 1872-1957
Title Under the Star-Spangled Banner: A Tale of the Spanish-American War
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Summary "Under the Star-Spangled Banner: A Tale of the Spanish-American War" by Captain F. S. Brereton is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the character Hal Marchant, a young man from Birmingham who faces sudden adversity after his father's financial ruin and subsequent death. The narrative explores themes of resilience, courage, and the transition from a life of comfort to one of hardship, as Hal embarks on a journey that leads him ultimately to America in pursuit of a new beginning. At the start of the book, we find Birmingham engulfed in a thick fog, setting a somber tone for the troubles soon to unfold in the Marchant family. Hal's father, Mr. Marchant, is confronted with financial catastrophe that shatters their once-thriving industrial business and leads to his demise from the shock. As Hal copes with his father's death and the loss of their family fortune, he resolves to leave Birmingham for America, compelled by the desire to reshape his destiny. The opening chapters set the stage for Hal's transformation from a privileged background to a life filled with uncertainty and adventure, hinting at the larger conflicts and historical backdrop of the Spanish-American War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 41425
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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