A collection of firsthand accounts that brings the burning of Chambersburg and the War’s southern border campaigns to life.
Drawing on witnesses, letters, and testimony, it presents a vivid picture of the events and their aftermath.
As you read, you’ll encounter personal recollections that frame the town’s destruction within the wider Civil War narrative. The book also traces pockets of military movement, local responses, and the fragile line between occupation and relief in a border state.
Ideal for readers of Civil War history and Pennsylvania history, who want a grounded, personal view of a pivotal chapter on the western frontier.
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Written expressly for Public Opinion, by J. Hoke, Esq., appeared in that journal from A veek to week until completed, commencing witli the issue of January 12, 1884. The chapters are thus gathered and given in book form for greater convenience and permanency, and the work may be had of the Publisher, M. A. Foltz. Copyrighted by M. A. FO 1. TZ ,1884.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a first-hand account of the people, events, and tragedies surrounding the American Civil War. Penned by J. Hoke, an eyewitness to many of the events described, this book offers insights not just into his personal experiences but also the larger fight for freedom, union, and the enduring mark the war has left on its survivors. From the raising of the first flagpole and the departure of the local artillery company to the townâs occupation by Confederate General Jubal Early and the subsequent burning of Chambersburg, Hoke recounts events with both personal anecdotes and an eye for historical detail. This book is more than just a collection of events; it is a valuable historical resource drawn from the memories of those who lived through this tumultuous era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333474041_0
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