Wilderness

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Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, a young man from Bavaria, driven by revolutionary ideals, embarks on a journey to America to support the North. His experiences, from facing discrimination due to his disability to witnessing the chaos of anti-draft riots, challenge his simplistic notions of liberty. As he navigates complex relationships with diverse characters, his understanding of morality and identity deepens. First published in 1961, this novel offers a thought-provoking exploration of the Civil War's impact on human experience, enhanced by an insightful introduction.