Volume of anecdotes by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title Volume of anecdotes
Original Publication United States: A. B. Courtney,1895.
Series Title Multum in parvo library, vol. 2, no. 24, Dec., 1895
Note Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Humor of the battlefield -- Night on the field of Fredericksburg -- President Lincoln and the soldiers -- A woman's courage at Gettysburg -- Stonewall Jackson's bridge-builder -- How Custer and Young took dinner.
Credits Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
Summary "Volume of anecdotes by Anonymous" is a collection of humorous and poignant anecdotes related to the Civil War, published in the late 19th century. The book captures a broad array of experiences from the battlefield, blending moments of levity with profound reflections on sacrifice and bravery. The anecdotes range from light-hearted stories about soldiers to more serious recollections of the horrors and camaraderie experienced during the war. The content of the book is designed to evoke both laughter and emotion, displaying the resilience and humanity of soldiers amidst the chaos of battle. Stories include a Confederate colonel's amusing exhortation to his men, a soldier's poignant testament to President Lincoln’s compassion, and the courage of a woman from Gettysburg during the conflict. Each anecdote illustrates the unique experiences, both comical and tragic, allowing readers to glimpse the lives and thoughts of those who fought in the Civil War, emphasizing the shared humanity and struggles of soldiers on both sides. (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 -- Anecdotes
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EBook-No. 69313
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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