A battle piece
Ernest Haycox, better known for his westerns, turns here to the American Revolution. The story opens late on the night of August 26, 1776, with nine thousand Continental soldiers camped on Brooklyn Heights, their backs to the East River, waiting for General Howe to make his move and grumbling about the officers set over them. Haycox follows the men through the confusion of the coming battle on Long Island, catching the rough talk of the ranks, the rivalries between regiments and the experience of untried troops facing a professional army. Short and vivid, it is a soldier's-eye view of a battle that nearly ended the war in its first year. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the opening pages are free.
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Frequently asked questions about A battle piece
A battle piece by Ernest Haycox can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read A battle piece online?
Yes. A battle piece opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is A battle piece free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of A battle piece is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is A battle piece in the public domain?
Yes. A battle piece by Ernest Haycox is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read A battle piece?
About 24 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is A battle piece?
A battle piece by Ernest Haycox is filed under "Short Stories" in the Vinteuil library.
