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Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, the narrative follows Willis Carr, a veteran grappling with his traumatic past. Originating from East Tennessee, he initially joined the Union but later became a Confederate sharpshooter to avoid execution. As he revisits battlefields and engages with fellow veterans, Carr seeks to make sense of his experiences. His journey culminates in a profound personal revelation, uncovering a long-buried memory that brings closure to his search for meaning amidst the chaos of war.
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Sharpshooter: A Novel of the Civil War, David Madden
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- Released
- 1996
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- Title
- Sharpshooter: A Novel of the Civil War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Madden
- Publisher
- University of Tennessee Press
- Publisher
- 1996
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9780870499487
- Category
- Fiction, Historical prose, War prose
- Description
- Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, the narrative follows Willis Carr, a veteran grappling with his traumatic past. Originating from East Tennessee, he initially joined the Union but later became a Confederate sharpshooter to avoid execution. As he revisits battlefields and engages with fellow veterans, Carr seeks to make sense of his experiences. His journey culminates in a profound personal revelation, uncovering a long-buried memory that brings closure to his search for meaning amidst the chaos of war.