The Copperhead

Harold Frederic's 'The Copperhead' is a captivating exploration of the divided loyalties and social upheaval during the American Civil War. Frederic masterfully conveys the tension and moral complexity of a Northern community where a father, Abner Beech, labeled as a 'Copperhead' due to his anti-war sentiments, grapples with ostracism and the conflict between his convictions and the prevailing pat...