Duty and Honor: A Novel of the Civil War [Paperback]

Michael Deeb (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 23, 2007

In the summer of 1862, the United States is torn by Civil War, and what was supposed to be a short conflict has turned into a bloody campaign on both sides. Teenage farm boy Michael Drieborg lives with his family in Michigan and longs to join the cause, but he can’t justify abandoning his parents or the farm.

But fate intercedes one Saturday morning on the family’s weekly visit to town. Michael saves a young boy from being bullied. Unfortunately, he strikes the bully—the son of the town’s banker—and is arrested and charged with assault. He was given two choices: go to jail or join a Union cavalry unit being formed in Grand Rapids. Against the wishes of his parents, Michael leaves home and marches to war.

Thus begins the story of a naïve farm boy’s journey to becoming a seasoned Union cavalryman. From the harshness of training camp and the intrigues of Washington DC to falling in love with a congressman’s daughter and the horrific reality of leading troops into battle, Duty and Honor reveals one man’s dignity and sacrifice in the midst of tragic upheaval.

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About the Author

Michael J. Deeb is a former college American history instructor. Duty and Honor is his first novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 426 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (August 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595424139
• ISBN-13: 978-0595424139
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,121,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Michael J. Deeb (1935 - ) was born in Grand Rapids, MI USA the eldest of five boys. After receiving his Bachelors Degree from Aquinas College, he earned a Masters Degree in US History from Michigan State University and a doctorate from Wayne State University.

After teaching historical research and American History for twenty years, Dr. Deeb worked in the business word for the next 25 years. He was elected in 1968 to the State Board of Education in Michigan and served in that post until 1974.

Retired, he reverted to his first passion, US History and is now writing historical novels set in mid nineteenth America.
His first novel, Duty and Honor: a Novel of the Civil War, was released in the fall of 2007. Its sequel, Duty Accomplished, became available in the fall of 2008. The third novel in the trilogy, The Drieborg Chronicles, will be available in November of 2009.

Dr. Deeb is married to Sally Dittman and lives in Sun City Center, Florida, USA. They have five children and ten grandchildren.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read, November 3, 2007

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Karen Lee "NY nannie" (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Duty and Honor: A Novel of the Civil War (Paperback)

Romance embedded in history - Duty and Honor by Michael J Deeb is definitely a "good read." The Civil War background is accurately portrayed, and gives just the right setting for the events and mishaps of young Michael. His character development is handled with some interesting twists, and the final chapters leave you wanting more. I hope there will be a sequel. I want to know what happens with Julia!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this trilogy, December 30, 2009

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Michael C. Young "Mike" (OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Duty And Honor: A Novel Of The Civil War (Hardcover)

Great historical fiction about the civil war era. A lot of historical fact interwoven with a compeling story of rural farm families during mid 1850's. I highly recommend this for pleasurable reading and easy learning about the era.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Civil War Novel at its best, November 1, 2007

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Robert N. Casey - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Duty and Honor: A Novel of the Civil War (Paperback)

An engrossing novel of a young boys trials, tribulations and achievements as he works his way through the Civil War years of the summer of 1862 to General Lee's surrender. The reader will be engaged as young Drieborg maneuvers through legal encounters and warring conflicts. An enjoyable read for all those that enjoy a good story.