Hailed on publication in Czechoslovakia as 'Skvorecky's New World Symphony', The Bride of Texas is a magnificent novel of love in time of war and revolution, of freedom and tragedy, set against the rich, broad canvas of the American Civil War. 'A dazzling and exuberant performance.' Daily TelegraphA masterpiece of empathy and insight.A moving story, both epic and immediate, cautionary and inspirational, whose clear relevance to the renascent Czech Republic is only a part of its importance and appeal.' Times Literary Supplement
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A novel of love in time of war and revolution, freedom and tragedy, set against the broad canvas of the American Civil War. At the heart of the novel is a little-known fact of history - the formation of a militia by a motley band of Czech immigrants who took up the cause of freedom.
ely acclaimed author of Dvorak in Love and The Engineer of Human Souls comes an unusual Civil War novel based on the documented memories of Czech soldiers who fought for the Union in the 26th Wisconsin battalion under General William Tecumseh Sherman.
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Medium Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Medium Trade Paperback. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Faber and Faber, London, 1996. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine has minimal reading creases. . Pages are lightly tanned. Ex-Book Exchange. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: A novel of love in time of war and revolution, freedom and tragedy, set against the broad canvas of the American Civil War. At the heart of the novel is a little-known fact of history - the formation of a militia by a motley band of Czech immigrants who took up the cause of freedom. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Historical; ISBN: 0571192939. ISBN/EAN: 9780571192939. Inventory No: 10054359. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Seller Inventory # 10054359