| This book is a novel about the controversial General John Bell Hood. The book is in someways a biography. It starts in New Orleans, 23 years after the Civil War while John Bell Hood is dying from yellow fever and is urged to recall his life.
Hood reflects his story starting in 1878, he is now bankrupt, and near destitute. Fragile, with only one leg and in ill health he is a shell of a man that he use to be. The book reflects Hood's personal life, marriage and 11 children. It also goes into details the battles that Hood fought in and why he made the tragic decisions he did. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1600-1899 Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book War/Revolt/Disaster on civilians Yes Conflict: Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Ethnicity/Nationality Setting United States Yes The US: - Southeast |
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