The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam

** "The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam" by Everett T. Tomlinson is a historical adventure that throws readers into the heart of the American Civil War through the eyes of Noel Curtis and Dennis O'Hara, two young Union sharpshooters. Beginning with lighthearted foraging, the narrative quickly turns serious when the pair is captured after a tense encounter with Confederate soldiers, highlighting the ever-present dangers and shifting the tone from jovial camaraderie to the stark realities of war. The novel uses the backdrop of the impending Battle of Antietam to explore themes of courage and brotherhood, following the characters as they face the trials of war. **