Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker / Sometime Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel on the Staff of his Excellency General Washington

Name: Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker / Sometime Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel on the Staff of his Excellency General Washington
Author: S. Weir Mitchell

By S. Weir Mitchell

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The narrative follows a young member of the Society of Friends raised amid family tensions and divided loyalties, tracing his education, relationships, and moral struggles as the colony moves toward armed conflict. He confronts the clash between pacifist upbringing and military obligation, experiences both genteel social life and the hardships of campaign, and forms close friendships and a complicated attachment while maturing through tests of courage, loyalty, and conscience. Detailed period scenes and social customs are interwoven with reflections on faith, honor, and the personal cost of choosing action over tradition.

About the Author

S. Weir Mitchell

S. Weir Mitchell was an American author and physician, known for his contributions to both literature and medicine in the late 19th century. His diverse body of work includes novels, essays, and stories that often explore themes of health, society, and personal struggle. One of his notable works, "Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker," is a historical novel set during the American Revolutionary War, reflecting his interest in American history. Mitchell's writings also delve into psychological topics, as seen in his essay "Fat and Blood," which addresses neurasthenia and hysteria. His unique blend of medical knowledge and literary skill has left a lasting impact on American literature.