About this book
A Soldier of Virginia by Burton Egbert Stevenson sweeps listeners into the smoke and thunder of mid-18th-century Virginia, where honor, duty, and the harsh lessons of wilderness warfare shape a young man's destiny. This historical fiction classic follows a would-be soldier as he navigates courtship, rivalry, and the brutal realities of colonial conflict around Colonel Washington and the catastrophic Braddock expedition. Stevenson blends vivid battlefield scenes, tense frontier encounters, and intimate domestic moments to explore leadership, courage, and the cost of defeat.
Set against the wider history of the French and Indian War, the narrative captures the clash between European military conventions and the unforgiving American wilderness, showing how strategy, pride, and improvisation determine survival. Expect richly drawn characters—officers, settlers, and Native peoples—whose loyalties and choices illuminate themes of honor, sacrifice, and maturation without revealing pivotal outcomes.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction and classic literature, this audiobook will appeal to listeners who enjoy military history, colonial America, and coming-of-age stories grounded in real events. Tune in for atmospheric storytelling that brings an early American epoch to life.
