The Guns of Bull Run

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Set against a snowy backdrop just before Christmas, the story unfolds at Pendleton Academy, where Harry Kenton and his cousin, Dick Mason, share a desk and prepare for graduation. Both boys are strong and well-liked, yet their personalities diverge; Harry is sensitive and impulsive, while Dick is quieter and more stubborn. The vivid imagery of the winter landscape enhances the atmosphere, highlighting the bond between the cousins as they navigate their final months at school.