The Rock of Chickamauga: A Story of the Western Crisis

The Civil War #6

by Joseph Alexander Altsheler

"The Rock of Chickamauga," presenting a critical phase of the great struggle in the west, is the sixth volume in the series, dealing with the Civil War, of which its predecessors have been "The Guns of Bull Run," "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam" and "The Star of Gettysburg." Dick Mason who fights on the Northern side, is the hero of this romance, and his friends reappear also.

Genres: Civil War, War, Historical, Historical Fiction, Fiction

231 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1915

About the author

Joseph Alexander Altsheler was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty-one novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels were part of his seven series:

The Civil War Series (8 volumes)
The French and Indian War Series (6 volumes)
The Gold Series (2 volumes)
The Great West Series (2 volumes)
The Texan Series (3 volumes)
The World War Series (3 volumes)
The Young Trailers Series (8 volumes)

Although each of the thirty-two novels constitutes an independent story, Altsheler suggested a reading order for each series (i.e., he numbered the volumes). The remaining nineteen novels can be read in any order. [Note, however, that A Knight of Philadelphia was later expanded through the addition of nineteen chapters and some minor tweaks to become Mr. Altsheler's novel In Hostile Red.]

The short stories, of course, can be read in any order. However, some readers might prefer to read them in the order in which they were published. The short story list below is displayed in chronological order with the publication dates shown alongside the titles.

Reviews

[Anne Wise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best of the series

There were good moments, especially during the siege of Vicksburg. It becomes more and more difficult as the series continues to believe that the main characters can be present for every major action and even converse with Generals like Thomas. Still, it’s more entertaining than a history book and gives about the same amount of good historical reference. I will gladly continue with the series to the end.

[William Hancock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wildbill

You must have been great at history great writing keep up with the great books and I'll keep reading thanks Bill

[Douglas Wingert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written story of the civil war battles of the civil war and the horrific price paid on both sides.

[Monte Lamb · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the 6th book in the Civil War series by Altsheler. I liked the parts about the events of the Vicksburg campaign, but the author gave a 2 paragraph synopsis of the events after Chickamauga and the Battle of Chattanooga.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a LibriVox audiobook!


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