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Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925 |
| Author |
Duke, Basil Wilson, 1838-1916 |
| Author |
Hines, Thomas Henry, 1838-1898 |
| Author |
Moran, Frank E., -1892 |
| Author |
Pittenger, William, 1840-1904 |
| Author |
Richards, A. E. (Adolphus Edwards), 1844-1920 |
| Author |
Shelton, W. H. (William Henry), 1840-1932? |
| Author |
Willcox, Orlando B., 1823-1907 |
| Author |
Wood, John Taylor, 1830-1904 |
| Title |
Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
War diary of a Union woman in the South, ed. by G.W. Cable -- The locomotive chase in Georgia, by W. Pittenger -- Mosby's "Partizan rangers," by A. E. Richards -- A romance of Morgan's rough-riders: The raid, by B.W. Duke. The capture, by O.B. Willcox. The escape, by T.H. Hines -- Colonel Rose's tunnel at Libby prison, by F.E. Moran -- A hard road to travel out of Dixie, by W.H. Shelton -- Escape of General Breckenridge, by J.T. Wood.
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| Credits |
Produced by Graeme Mackreth, Jason Isbell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War" by Basil Wilson Duke et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work captures the perilous and daring escapades experienced by individuals during the American Civil War, emphasizing notable prison breaks and escapades. The book highlights various perspectives, including that of a Union woman in the South, revealing the complex emotions and experiences of those living through this tumultuous period in American history. The opening of the book introduces a diary written by an unnamed Union woman, providing insights into her life as she navigates the challenges and tensions of the pre-war and wartime South. From her reflections on the impending secession to her observations of societal changes and political discussions, the narrator's perspective offers an intimate and nuanced view of a woman caught in a divided nation. Throughout this introductory portion, the diary reveals her struggles, heroic efforts, and insightful commentary on the events and characters around her, setting the stage for the adventures and escapes that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
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| Subject |
Chattanooga Railroad Expedition, 1862
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| Subject |
Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916
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| Subject |
Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875
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| Subject |
Libby Prison
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Morgan's Ohio Raid, 1863
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18765 |
| Release Date |
Jul 6, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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