The Last Rebel
1898
The Last Rebel, published in 1898 by Joseph A. Altsheler, is a historical novel set in the aftermath of the American Civil War. The story follows Arthur West, a New Yorker who becomes entangled with Colonel John Greene Hetherill, a Confederate loyalist, while lost in the Kentucky mountains. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, conflict, and the enduring impact of old ideals in a changing society, culminating in a court-martial that affects all characters involved.
