rticulars. In order to give form and
unity to the narrative, characters and incidents have been brought
together within a much narrower compass, both of time and space, than
they actually occupied: events have been described as occurring in the
summer of 1861, many of which did not take place till some months later;
and certain other liberties have been taken with facts. Two separate and
distinct caves have been connected, in the story, by expanding both into
one, which is for the most part imaginary, but which, I trust, will not
be considered as a too improbable fiction in a region where caves and
"sinks" abound.

Lastly, is an apology needed for the scenes of violence here
depicted?--Neither do I, O gentle reader, delight in them. But the book
that would be a mirror of evil times, must show some repulsive features.
And this book was written, not to please merely, but for a sterner
purpose.

For peaceful days, a peaceful and sunny literature: and may Heaven
hasten the time when there shall be no more strife, and no more human
bondage; when under the folds of the starry flag, from the lake chain to
the gulf, and from sea to sea, freedom, and peace, and righteousness
shall reign; when all men shall love each other, and the nations shall
know God!

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