Ahead of the Army
Ahead of the Army, published in 1903 by William O. Stoddard, a former secretary to Abraham Lincoln and a prolific writer for boys, is set during the Mexican War of 1846 to 1848. It opens with the first guns heard by Zachary Taylor's army at Point Isabel and follows Ned, a young American left stranded in Mexico when war breaks out, on his journey from the hot coast into the interior, among haciendas, revolutions and the intrigues of the scheming Señor Carfora, ahead of General Winfield Scott's army as it fights its way through the mountain passes to the capital. Stoddard mixes adventure with history, describing Mexican landscapes and politics with care. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Ahead of the Army
Ahead of the Army by William O. Stoddard 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 Ahead of the Army online?
Yes. Ahead of the Army 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.
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The first chapter of Ahead of the Army 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 Ahead of the Army in the public domain?
Yes. Ahead of the Army by William O. Stoddard 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 Ahead of the Army?
About 4 h 05 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 Ahead of the Army?
Ahead of the Army by William O. Stoddard is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
