War Children (1908)

War Children is a historical novel written by John Tyler Wheelwright in 1908. The book revolves around the story of a family living in the United States during the Civil War. The family is divided between the North and the South, and the children are forced to confront the harsh realities of war. The main characters are two brothers, one fighting for the Union and the other for the Confederacy. The novel explores the themes of loyalty, family, and the impact of war on individuals and society. The story is told from the perspective of the children, who are caught in the middle of the conflict and must navigate their way through the chaos and violence of war. The book is a poignant and thought-provoking portrayal of the Civil War era and the human toll of war. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, particularly the Civil War period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

John Rae (1813-1893) was a Scottish doctor and explorer born in Orkney. He discovered his love of nature and exploration while working for the Hudson's Bay Company as a surgeon in Moose Factory, Ontario, once walking 1,200 miles over two months in the winter forest in order to learn how to survey. Rae embarked on his first expedition in 1846. While exploring the Boothia Peninsula in 1854, he obtained the first information about the fate of the missing Franklin Expedition. Working once again for the Hudson's Bay Company, he continued as an explorer into his 70s. John Rae died in London on July 22, 1983.