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A New Invasion of the South (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

John F. Cowan

 
9781331405054: A New Invasion of the South (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book offers a fascinating firsthand account of a remarkable event in American history: the journey of the 71st Regiment of the New York National Guard through the Southern states in 1881. The author, a member of the regiment, vividly recounts the trip, which was organized as a gesture of reconciliation between the North and South following the Civil War. The book details the warm and enthusiastic welcome the regiment received in various towns and cities, and the author captures the profound impact of this gesture of goodwill on both Northerners and Southerners. It paints a picture of a country striving to heal the wounds of division and forge a new era of national unity, offering a window into the complex social and political climate of the post-Civil War era. The book's insights into the shared experiences and evolving relationships between Northerners and Southerners in the aftermath of the conflict make it a valuable document of a pivotal period in American history.

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