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Kincaid's Battery is a historical novel written by George W. Cable. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of a young man named Lucien Kincaid, who joins the Confederate Army and becomes a member of a Louisiana artillery unit known as ""Kincaid's... Read Full Overview

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"Kincaid's Battery" from George Washington Cable. American novelist notable for the realism of his portrayals of Creole life in his native New Orleans, Louisiana (1844-1925).

Kincaid's Battery is a historical novel written by George W. Cable. The story takes place during the American Civil War and follows the experiences of a Louisiana artillery unit known as Kincaid's Battery. The main character, Lieutenant Bartley, is a young officer who leads the... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Kincaid s Battery by George W. Cable

Reproduction of the original: Kincaid s Battery by George W. Cable

One of the South's greatest writers of all time, George Washington Cable brings this story to life with his skilled use of beautiful language and detailed description. His words paint images that leap to life from the page. His extensive knowledge of the history of New Orleans... Read Full Overview

One of the South's greatest writers of all time, George Washington Cable brings this story to life with his skilled use of beautiful language and detailed description. His words paint images that leap to life from the page. His extensive knowledge of the history of New Orleans... Read Full Overview

George Washington Cable (October 12, 1844 - January 31, 1925) was an American novelist notable for the realism of his portrayals of Creole life in his native New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been called "the most important southern artist working in the late 19th century", as... Read Full Overview