Taken By Seige: A Novel (1897)

By Jeannette Leonard Gilder

Book Overview

Taken By Siege is a novel written by Jeannette Leonard Gilder and published in 1897. The story takes place during the American Civil War and follows the experiences of a group of women who are trapped in a besieged city. The central character is a young woman named Mary Cabot who is forced to confront the harsh realities of war and the limitations placed on women during this time period. Throughout the novel, the women struggle to survive under difficult conditions, facing hunger, disease, and the constant threat of attack. The story also explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice as the women band together to support each other and find ways to survive. Taken By Siege provides a vivid portrayal of life during the Civil War and offers a unique perspective on the experiences of women during this tumultuous time in American history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167216601
• ISBN13: 9781167216602
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"