General Sherman's Son - Hardcover

General Sherman's Son is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph T. Durkin. The book tells the story of Thomas Ewing Sherman, the second son of the famous Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman. Set in the late 19th century, the novel follows Thomas as he navigates his way through life as the son of a renowned military figure and tries to establish his own identity.The story begins with Thomas at West Point Military Academy, where he struggles to live up to the expectations set by his father. After graduation, Thomas is commissioned as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army and is sent to the western frontier to fight against Native American tribes. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a young woman named Mollie, who becomes his wife.As Thomas rises through the ranks of the military, he faces numerous challenges, including conflicts with his father and struggles to maintain his own sense of morality in a world where violence and corruption are often the norm. The novel also explores themes of family, loyalty, and the cost of war.Overall, General Sherman's Son is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most famous military families 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.