From School to Battle-Field: A Story of the War Days
Adventure, American Literature, Novels
From School to Battle-Field: A Story of the War Days is a historical fiction novel by Charles King, written in the late 19th century. It follows two schoolboys, Snipe and Shorty, in New York City as they transition from their mundane school lives to the chaos of the Civil War. The narrative explores themes of camaraderie and courage against the backdrop of impending conflict, capturing the youthful exuberance and challenges faced during this tumultuous period in American history.
