"North by Night" by Peter Burchard is a historical novel that takes place during the American Civil War in 1863, where we follow Union Lieutenant Timothy Bradford and his comrade, Lieutenant Red Kelly, as they navigate the war's struggles. Set initially on St. Helena Island as they gear up for battle at Fort Wagner, the story paints a picture of tension and uncertainty through the eyes of these soldiers and the local fisherman they meet, each facing their own fears and longings for home. The main themes of the novel revolve around brotherhood, the impact of war, and the human spirit as Bradford and Kelly face captivity as prisoners of war and all the difficulties that come with it. The book gives a glimpse into historic military moments through personal stories of survival and connection.
North by night
By Peter Burchard
Amidst the chaos of the American Civil War, two Union lieutenants face the horrors of battle and imprisonment, forging bonds of camaraderie as they struggle to survive.
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About the AuthorPeter Burchard was an author, free-lance designer, and illustrator. He wrote the book One Gallant Rush (1965), about Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, the first African-American unit in the Union Army. It was adapted for the 1989 film Glory, which won numerous awards.
Peter Burchard was an author, free-lance designer, and illustrator. He wrote the book One Gallant Rush (1965), about Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, the first African-American unit in the Union Army. It was adapted for the 1989 film Glory, which won numerous awards.
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