""A Knight of the Golden Circle"" is a historical novel written by Ulysses Samuel Lesh and published in 1911. The story takes place during the American Civil War and follows the adventures of a young man named Paul, who becomes a member of the secret society known as the Knights of the Golden Circle. The Knights are a group of Southern sympathizers who plot to overthrow the Union government and establish a new Confederacy.As Paul rises through the ranks of the Knights, he becomes involved in various secret missions and conspiracies, including an attempt to kidnap President Abraham Lincoln. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Edith, who is also a member of the Knights.The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, as well as historical details about the Civil War and the Knights of the Golden Circle. Lesh's writing is vivid and engaging, bringing to life the characters and events of this turbulent period in American history.Overall, ""A Knight of the Golden Circle"" is a thrilling and informative read for anyone interested in the Civil War or the history of secret societies in America.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.