The Bride of Rougemont, the Cross and the Medal, and Ode on the Death of Major Welsford (1866)

The Bride of Rougemont, The Cross and the Medal, and Ode on the Death of Major Welsford is a collection of three works by Henry J. Verlander, originally published in 1866. The first piece, The Bride of Rougemont, is a romantic novel set in the French countryside. It follows the story of a young woman named Claire who falls in love with a mysterious man named Henri, only to discover that he is hiding a dark secret. The second work, The Cross and the Medal, is a historical novel set during the Crusades. It tells the story of a knight named Sir Raymond who must choose between his duty to his king and his loyalty to his friend. The final piece, Ode on the Death of Major Welsford, is a poem dedicated to a British soldier who died during the Crimean War. The poem reflects on the bravery and sacrifice of soldiers in times of war. Overall, Verlander's collection offers readers a mix of romance, adventure, and reflection on the human experience.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.