Hilt to Hilt is a historical novel written by John Esten Cooke and published in 1868. The story is set during the American Civil War in the autumn of 1864 and follows the experiences of two soldiers, Harry and Frank, who find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. Harry fights for the Confederacy, while Frank is a Union soldier.The novel takes place on the banks of the Shenandoah River in Virginia, a region that was heavily contested during...