The Climax; Or What Might Have Been

The Climax; Or What Might Have Been: A Romance Of The Great Republic is a novel written by Charles Felton Pidgin. It is a work of historical fiction that explores the events leading up to the American Civil War and imagines an alternate outcome. The story follows the lives of two families, the Blakes and the Deanes, who are from opposite sides of the political spectrum. The Blakes are staunch abolitionists while the Deanes are slave owners. The novel traces their intersecting lives and the tensions that arise between them as the country moves towards war. The climax of the novel is a pivotal moment in history where the fate of the nation hangs in the balance. The book offers a thought-provoking look at what might have happened if events had taken a different turn. It is a compelling and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and alternate history.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.