Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War by Basil Wilson Duke et al.

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Editor Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925
Author Duke, Basil Wilson, 1838-1916
Author Hines, Thomas Henry, 1838-1898
Author Moran, Frank E., -1892
Author Pittenger, William, 1840-1904
Author Richards, A. E. (Adolphus Edwards), 1844-1920
Author Shelton, W. H. (William Henry), 1840-1932?
Author Willcox, Orlando B., 1823-1907
Author Wood, John Taylor, 1830-1904
Title Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War
Contents War diary of a Union woman in the South, ed. by G.W. Cable -- The locomotive chase in Georgia, by W. Pittenger -- Mosby's "Partizan rangers," by A. E. Richards -- A romance of Morgan's rough-riders: The raid, by B.W. Duke. The capture, by O.B. Willcox. The escape, by T.H. Hines -- Colonel Rose's tunnel at Libby prison, by F.E. Moran -- A hard road to travel out of Dixie, by W.H. Shelton -- Escape of General Breckenridge, by J.T. Wood.
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Summary "Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War" by Basil Wilson Duke et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work captures the perilous and daring escapades experienced by individuals during the American Civil War, emphasizing notable prison breaks and escapades. The book highlights various perspectives, including that of a Union woman in the South, revealing the complex emotions and experiences of those living through this tumultuous period in American history. The opening of the book introduces a diary written by an unnamed Union woman, providing insights into her life as she navigates the challenges and tensions of the pre-war and wartime South. From her reflections on the impending secession to her observations of societal changes and political discussions, the narrator's perspective offers an intimate and nuanced view of a woman caught in a divided nation. Throughout this introductory portion, the diary reveals her struggles, heroic efforts, and insightful commentary on the events and characters around her, setting the stage for the adventures and escapes that follow in subsequent chapters. (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 -- Personal narratives
Subject Chattanooga Railroad Expedition, 1862
Subject Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916
Subject Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875
Subject Libby Prison
Subject Morgan's Ohio Raid, 1863
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EBook-No. 18765
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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