The Bugle is Silent

Powell, Robert E.

ISBN 10: 1892896168 / ISBN 13: 9781892896162

Published by Infinity Publishing, 2013

About this Item

2013; Pennsylvania; From the collection of John Shy, Professor at the University of Michigan; 2 typed letters signed by author laid in; gift inscription by author on title page; paper covers with cloth tape binding; light shelf wear; Interior is clean and unmarked; 8vo, 7 3/4"-9 3/4" tall; 265 pages.

Seller Inventory # SHY0828

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Bugle is Silent
• Publisher: Infinity Publishing
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1892896168
• ISBN 13: 9781892896162
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: As New

About this title

Synopsis

The Bugle Is Silent is the story of Sabrina Farris, growing up in rural Kentucky, living through the turmoils of the War Between the States, and how the war affected her family, friends, and neighbors. The shattering experiences of having suffered the Battle of Perryville, that chanced upon an agrarian people touched everyone. The battle between North and South troops was fought in fields, valleys and hills of the countryside. The local civilians' stalwartness helps them overcome the worst of it. The story is told through the eyes of a young girl. This historical-fiction novel is interlaced with good times, as well as wanton crimes, violent physical attacks, misery, sex, and compassion. Even benevolence comes forth, as the torn apart families unite to take care of the wounded soldiers who filled their homes. In its more subtle moments it is a love story that lifts itself above everything else.

About the Author

Robert E. Powell has succeeded in the realm of short story and poetry, having published a collection of both in a book, Bits of Bluegrass, which has a local flavor and a universal flair. American history is one of his interests, specifically the period of the early developing first century through the Civil War. This interest has assisted him in writing about that war in his novel, The Bugle Is Silent. Powell has pursued a career in both newspapers and magazines. He is now on a newspaper's editorial board as an advisor, while being active in civic affairs. He and his wife live on a tranquil mountain ridge in the eastern part of the Blue Grass State, not far from their four grown children.