A Fair Blockade-Breaker (1891)

""A Fair Blockade-Breaker"" is a historical novel written by Thomas Cooper De Leon and published in 1891. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the adventures of a young woman named Zora, who is determined to break the Union blockade of Charleston Harbor. Zora is a fearless and resourceful heroine who uses her wits and her charm to outsmart the Union soldiers and smuggle supplies to the Confederate troops. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a dashing Confederate officer, a cunning blockade-runner, and a brave slave who helps her in her mission. The novel is a thrilling and romantic tale of adventure, espionage, and the struggle for freedom in a time of war. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in the South during the Civil War and provides a unique perspective on the blockade-runners who risked their lives to keep the Confederacy supplied with essential goods. ""A Fair Blockade-Breaker"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War or the role of women in the struggle for independence.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.