Mary Hall Leonard
The Days of the Swamp Angel is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Hall Leonard and published in 1914. The story is set during the American Civil War and centers around the character of Swamp Angel, a legendary cannon used by the Union Army during the Siege of Charleston.The novel follows the experiences of a young girl named Lillie, who lives in the small town of Secessionville, South Carolina. Lillie’s father is a Confederate soldier, and her family is struggling to survive in the midst of the war. Despite the danger and hardship, Lillie is fascinated by the stories she hears about Swamp Angel, a massive cannon that has been brought to Charleston to help the Union Army capture the city.As the war rages on, Lillie’s life becomes increasingly intertwined with the fate of Swamp Angel. She witnesses the cannon’s devastating power firsthand as it rains destruction down on Charleston, but she also learns about the toll that the war is taking on both sides. Through her experiences, Lillie begins to question the righteousness of the cause for which her father is fighting, and she starts to see the humanity in the Union soldiers who are her family’s enemies.The Days of the Swamp Angel is a powerful and moving novel that explores the complexities of war and its impact on ordinary people. Leonard’s vivid descriptions of life in the South during the Civil War bring the era to life, and her portrayal of Lillie’s journey from innocence to understanding is both poignant and thought-provoking. The book is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
