Books like Seven days in June by Howard Fast
Howard Fast’s *Seven Days in June* immerses readers in the pivotal Battle of Bunker Hill, portraying the conflict from American and British viewpoints. The novel features historical figures such as General Thomas Gage, General Sir William Howe, Captain Israel Putnam, and Dr. Joseph Warren, alongside the fictional surgeon Dr. Evan Feversham, who brings a personal lens to the war. Fast’s vivid narrative captures the intensity of the fighting, the strategic stakes for Boston, and the complex human stories of soldiers, generals, and their families during this critical moment of the American Revolution.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Howard Fast
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