Letters (Classic Reprint): From Two Brothers Serving in the War for the Union to Their Family at Home in West Cambridge, Mass - Couverture souple

Author, Unknown

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 133113093X ISBN 13 : 9781331130932

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book offers a captivating glimpse into the daily lives and experiences of two brothers, Warren and Eugene, who served as soldiers during the American Civil War. Through their unfiltered and intimate letters home, readers are transported to the front lines of a nation divided, witnessing firsthand the challenges, triumphs, and sacrifices of ordinary individuals caught in the midst of extraordinary circumstances. The letters vividly depict the harsh realities of wartime, from the mundane routines of camp life to the adrenaline-fueled moments of battle. Warren's detailed accounts offer a unique perspective on the war's impact on the landscape, infrastructure, and communities of the South. His observations on the complexities of loyalty, the horrors of destruction, and the resilience of the human spirit provide valuable insights into the social and political dynamics of the era. More than just a collection of wartime correspondence, this book explores universal themes of duty, courage, and the enduring bonds of family. The brothers' unwavering commitment to their cause, their candid reflections on fear and loss, and their longing for home resonate deeply with readers, offering a timeless testament to the human capacity for hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. This intimate portrayal of the Civil War experience serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact of conflict on individuals, families, and the nation as a whole.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Hakcock, Md., December 21, 1861. Dear Father and Mother, I arrived at the headquarters of a detachment of the Thirteenth Regiment Mass. Vols., on the third day, after leaving home on the 1st inst, and have joined Company A, Capt. James A. Fox. We are quartered in quite a nice brick house, about as handsome as any in town. There are about seventeen men in each room, which makes it rather crowded nights; we sleep on the floor, but I like that as well as a bed now, although it took hold of the hip bones a little at first. I went down to Williamsport last Tuesday, a ride of about twenty-six miles, and returned last night. There was great excitement there the first night after I arrived; mefr sengers came up from Falling Waters (a small town about ye miles below on the river) evexy few hours, with news that five thousand rebels were crossing in boats. The men. in Williamsport packed up their goods and sent the women and children all out of town. There was some fighdng, bat it did not amount to much. I have got a piece of shell sent over by the rebels. On Thursday I had my first sight of the rebels. We heard considerable firing early in the morning, so a few of us started on foot for Dam No. 5, a distance of about seven miles up the river; we reached there a little after noon. The rebels were trying to destroy this dam with artillery, which, if they could, would stop navigation on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 133113093X
• ISBN 13: 9781331130932
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 173
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