The Army Mule, and Other War Sketches by Henry A. Castle
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About this eBook
| Author | Castle, Henry A. (Henry Anson), 1841-1916 |
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| Illustrator | Vawter, Will, 1871-1941 |
| LoC No. | 02010033 |
| Title | The Army Mule, and Other War Sketches |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | The army mule -- The sutler -- The shelter tent -- Dress parade -- The boys in blue grown gray. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Army Mule, and Other War Sketches" by Henry A. Castle is a collection of humorous war sketches written in the late 19th century. The work offers a satirical take on the role of the Army Mule during the Civil War, presenting the mule as an undervalued participant in the military, while mocking the self-aggrandizing attitudes of some soldiers. Through vivid imagery and playful language, Castle explores themes of loyalty, endurance, and the often-overlooked contributions of animals in wartime. The opening of the book introduces the Army Mule as a central figure, emphasizing its longevity and resilience, while juxtaposing it against the boastful nature of certain soldiers who, though once mere recruits, now revel in inflated tales of heroism. Castle employs a comedic tone to highlight how the mule, often regarded as a mere beast of burden, deserves recognition for its crucial support during the war. He creatively argues for the mule's significance, portraying it as an underappreciated hero in the conflict, contrasting sharply with the self-importance of human soldiers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Subject | United States. Army -- Military life |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39911 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 104 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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