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Sword of Antietam weaves an engaging tale within the rich tapestry of Civil War romances, following the journey of young Northern hero Dick Mason and his friends. This captivating story is part of a larger narrative that began with The Guns of Bull Run and continues through The Guns of Shiloh and The Scouts of Stonewall. Join Dick as he navigates the trials of war and friendship amidst the backdrop of one of Americas most pivotal conflicts.

Step back in time to the pivotal day of September 17, 1862, when the Battle of Antietam, known as Sharpsburg to the Confederacy, marked the bloodiest day of the American Civil War. This fierce confrontation saw Confederate General Lees attempt to invade the North thwarted, and the outcome dramatically shifted the course of the war. This crucial Northern victory inspired President Abraham Lincoln to issue The Emancipation Proclamation, a monumental step towards freeing enslaved individuals in states rebelling against the Union. Published in 1960 as part of the Historical Handbook series by the ...