Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty (Historical Novel)
By John William De Forest
Length19h 9m
About this audiobook
In 'Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty' by John William De Forest, the reader is transported to the tumultuous time of the American Civil War. De Forest's literary style is characterized by rich historical detail and vivid descriptions, placing the reader right in the midst of the war-torn South. The book explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the impact of war on individuals - all told through the engaging narrative of Miss Ravenel's personal journey. The historical context of the novel provides valuable insights into the social and political climate of the time, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and fiction lovers alike.
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GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length19 hrs 9 mins
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Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty (Historical Novel)
2CHAPTER I. MR. EDWARD COLBURNE BECOMES ACQUAINTED WITH MISS LILLIE RAVENEL.
3CHAPTER II. MISS RAVENEL BECOMES ACQUAINTED WITH LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CARTER.
4CHAPTER III. MR. COLBURNE TAKES A SEGAR WITH LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CARTER.
5CHAPTER IV. THE DRAMATIC PERSONAGES GO ON A PIC-NIC, AND STUDY THE WAYS OF NEW BOSTON.
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6CHAPTER V. THE DRAMATIC PERSONAGES GET NEWS FROM BULL RUN.
7CHAPTER VI. MR. COLBURNE SEES HIS WAY CLEAR TO BE A SOLDIER.
8CHAPTER VII. CAPTAIN COLBURNE RAISES A COMPANY, AND COLONEL CARTER A REGIMENT.
9CHAPTER VIII. THE BRAVE BID GOOD-BYE TO THE FAIR.
10CHAPTER IX. FROM NEW BOSTON TO NEW ORLEANS, VIA FORT JACKSON.
11CHAPTER X. THE RAVENELS FIND CAPTAIN COLBURNE IN GOOD QUARTERS.
12CHAPTER XI. NEW ORLEANS LIFE AND NEW ORLEANS LADIES.
13CHAPTER XII. COLONEL CARTER BEFRIENDS THE RAVENELS.
14CHAPTER XIII. THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE BEGINS TO RUN ROUGH.
15CHAPTER XIV. LILLIE CHOOSES FOR HERSELF.
16CHAPTER XV. LILLIE BIDS GOOD-BYE TO THE LOVER WHOM SHE HAS CHOSEN, AND TO THE LOVER WHOM SHE WOULD NOT CHOOSE.
17CHAPTER XVI. COLONEL CARTER GAINS ONE VICTORY, AND MISS RAVENEL ANOTHER.
18CHAPTER XVII. COLONEL CARTER IS ENTIRELY VICTORIOUS BEFORE HE BEGINS HIS CAMPAIGN.
19CHAPTER XVIII. DOCTOR RAVENEL COMMENCES THE ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN LABOR.
20CHAPTER XIX. THE REORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN LABOR IS CONTINUED WITH VIGOR.
21CHAPTER XX. CAPTAIN COLBURNE MARCHES AND FIGHTS WITH CREDIT.
22CHAPTER XXI. CAPTAIN COLBURNE HAS OCCASION TO SEE LIFE IN A HOSPITAL.
23CHAPTER XXII. CAPTAIN COLBURNE REINFORCES THE RAVENELS IN TIME TO AID THEM IN RUNNING AWAY.
24CHAPTER XXIII. CAPTAIN COLBURNE COVERS THE RETREAT OF THE SOUTHERN LABOR ORGANIZATION.
25CHAPTER XXIV. A DESPERATE ATTACK AND A SUCCESSFUL DEFENCE.
26CHAPTER XXV. DOMESTIC HAPPINESS, IN SPITE OF ADVERSE CIRCUMSTANCES.
27CHAPTER XXVI. CAPTAIN COLBURNE DESCRIBES CAMP AND FIELD LIFE.
28CHAPTER XXVII. COLONEL CARTER MAKES AN ASTRONOMICAL EXPEDITION WITH A DANGEROUS FELLOW TRAVELLER.
29CHAPTER XXVIII. THE COLONEL CONTINUES TO BE LED INTO TEMPTATION.
30CHAPTER XXIX. LILLIE REACHES THE APOTHEOSIS OF WOMANHOOD.
31CHAPTER XXX. COLONEL CARTER COMMITS HIS FIRST UNGENTLEMANLY ACTION.
32CHAPTER XXXI. A TORTURE WHICH MIGHT HAVE BEEN SPARED.
33CHAPTER XXXII. A MOST LOGICAL CONCLUSION.
34CHAPTER XXXIII. LILLIE DEVOTES HERSELF ENTIRELY TO THE RISING GENERATION.
35CHAPTER XXXIV. LILLIE'S ATTENTION IS RECALLED TO THE RISING GENERATION.
36CHAPTER XXXV. CAPTAIN COLBURNE AS MR. COLBURNE.
37CHAPTER XXXVI. A BRACE OF OFFERS.
38CHAPTER XXXVII. A MARRIAGE.
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