Redcoat Captain

Redcoat Captain: A Story Of That Country is a historical fiction novel written by Alfred Ollivant and published in 1907. The story is set in the late 18th century during the American Revolutionary War and follows the life of a British officer named Captain Richard Rutherford. Rutherford is a brave and honorable soldier who is sent to America to fight against the rebels. However, he soon realizes that the war is not as black and white as he had thought, and he begins to question his loyalty to the British crown.As Rutherford navigates the complexities of war and politics, he meets a young American woman named Lucy, who challenges his beliefs and opens his eyes to the injustices of British rule. The two fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the war and their opposing loyalties.Throughout the novel, Ollivant explores themes of love, duty, and loyalty, as well as the moral complexities of war. He paints a vivid picture of life during the American Revolution, with detailed descriptions of battles, military strategy, and the harsh realities of life on the front lines.Redcoat Captain: A Story Of That Country is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the American Revolution.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.