Download or read book A Badger Boy in Blue written by Chauncey Herbert Cooke and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Civil War letters of a young Wisconsin soldier, previously published in the Wisconsin Magazine of History, 1920-1922, are made available for the first time to a wide audience. Chauncey H. Cooke enlisted in the Union army in 1862 at only sixteen, after lying about his age. Like many soldiers, Cooke saw only limited action in battle, but his letters to family members paint a realistic and compelling picture of daily life in the Civil War. Alongside dramatic descriptions of encounters with Indians, comrades, rebel prisoners, slaves, and Southern whites, Cooke also describes the boredom of camp, the chaos of battle, and the suffering caused by illness. Cooke's emotional closeness to his family, especially his mother, also comes across strongly in his letters, and readers will feel an instant connection to the young soldier through his words. Among other collections of Civil War writings, A Badger Boy in Blue stands out because of the wealth of rich detail included in Cooke's letters. Readers are presented with an accurate picture of a soldier's daily life through Cooke's commentary on everything from the food he ate, to the weather, to the kind of paper that he used for writing. In addition, Cooke's descriptions of battle are valuable in offering fresh insight into the often-overlooked midwestern armies and campaigns. His descriptions of the siege of Vicksburg and the Atlanta Campaign are especially thoughtful and unique. The letters also present empathetic and colorful portraits of the frightened, defiant, and curious civilians that the army encountered along the way. William Mulligan, Jr., provides an introduction and annotations in A Badger Boy in Blue to add expert commentary and context for Cooke's letters. Four maps are also included to clarify locations mentioned in the text. History buffs, scholars, and general readers interested in the Civil War will appreciate this thorough volume.
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Download or read book American Discord written by Lesley J. Gordon and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2020-05-20 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A panoramic collection of essays written by both established and emerging scholars, American Discord examines critical aspects of the Civil War era, including rhetoric and nationalism, politics and violence, gender, race, and religion. Beginning with an overview of the political culture of the 1860s, the collection reveals that most Americans entered the decade opposed to political compromise. Essays from Megan L. Bever, Glenn David Brasher, Lawrence A. Kreiser Jr., and Christian McWhirter discuss the rancorous political climate of the day and the sense of racial superiority woven into the political fabric of the era. Shifting focus to the actual war, Rachel K. Deale, Lindsay Rae Privette, Adam H. Petty, and A. Wilson Greene contribute essays on internal conflict, lack of compromise, and commitment to white supremacy. Here, contributors adopt a broad understanding of “battle,” considering environmental effects and the impact of the war after the battles were over. Essays by Laura Mammina and Charity Rakestraw and Kristopher A. Teters reveal that while the war blurred the boundaries, it ultimately prompted Americans to grasp for the familiar established hierarchies of gender and race. Examinations of chaos and internal division suggest that the political culture of Reconstruction was every bit as contentious as the war itself. Former Confederates decried the barbarity of their Yankee conquerors, while Republicans portrayed Democrats as backward rubes in need of civilizing. Essays by Kevin L. Hughes, Daniel J. Burge, T. Robert Hart, John F. Marszalek, and T. Michael Parrish highlight Americans’ continued reliance on hyperbolic rhetoric. American Discord embraces a multifaceted view of the Civil War and its aftermath, attempting to capture the complicated human experiences of the men and women caught in the conflict. These essays acknowledge that ordinary people and their experiences matter, and the dynamics among family members, friends, and enemies have far-reaching consequences.
Download or read book Occupied Vicksburg written by Bradley R. Clampitt and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2016-10-19 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Civil War, Vicksburg, Mississippi, assumed almost mythic importance in the minds of Americans: northerners and southerners, soldier and civilian. The city occupied a strategic and commanding position atop rocky cliffs above the Mississippi River, from which it controlled the great waterway. As a result, Federal forces expended enormous effort, expense, and troops in many attempts to capture Vicksburg. The immense struggle for this southern bastion ultimately heightened its importance beyond its physical and strategic value. Its psychological significance elevated the town’s status to one of the war’s most important locations. Vicksburg’s defiance dismayed northerners and delighted Confederates, who saw command of the river as a badge of honor. Finally, after a six-week siege that involved intense military and civilian suffering amid heavy artillery bombardment, Union forces captured the “Gibraltar of the Confederacy,” ending the bloody campaign. While many historians have told the story of the fall of Vicksburg, Bradley R. Clampitt is the first to offer a comprehensive examination of life there after its capture by the United States military. In the war-ravaged town, indiscriminate hardships befell soldiers and civilians alike during the last two years of the conflict and immediately after its end. In Occupied Vicksburg, Clampitt shows that following the Confederate withdrawal, Federal forces confronted myriad challenges in the city including filth, disease, and a never-ending stream of black and white refugees. Union leaders also responded to the pressures of newly free people and persistent guerrilla violence in the surrounding countryside. Detailing the trials of blacks, whites, northerners, and southerners, Occupied Vicksburg stands as a significant contribution to Civil War studies, adding to our understanding of military events and the home front. Clampitt’s astute research provides insight into the very nature of the war and enhances existing scholarship on the experiences of common people during America’s most cataclysmic event.
Download or read book Blue Badger written by Huw Lewis Jones and published by Blue Badger. This book was released on 2022-03 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether white, or black, or blue. Blue Badger’s not sure what to do. Badger has a lot on his mind… and something on his bottom…
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Download or read book The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge written by Herbert Carter and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge" is a book written by Herbert Carter. In this adventure-filled story, a group of Boy Scouts embarks on a journey to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Led by their scoutmaster, the boys navigate through the rugged terrain, encountering various challenges and obstacles along the way. As they explore the wilderness, the Boy Scouts learn important skills such as survival techniques, camping, and teamwork. They also develop a deeper appreciation for nature and the importance of conservation. Throughout their journey, the scouts demonstrate bravery, resourcefulness, and a strong sense of camaraderie. "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge" is a captivating tale that combines thrilling adventures with valuable life lessons. It highlights the values and principles of the Boy Scouts, promoting character development and personal growth."
Download or read book Blue Badger and the Big Breakfast written by Huw Lewis Jones and published by Happy Yak. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second story in this series of witty picture books, in this story Badger is no longer feeling blue, but now his friends are sad! Badger is feeling happy these days... ...even though he still has a blue bottom. Life is good when you’re eating berries. But now Dog is sad. What can Badger do to help his friend? Badger is enjoying a big blueberry breakfast — his favourite food! But as he says good morning to his friends, he learns that Dog is very sad! He has lost the ball that he loves to play with. But will Badger be able to help? Featuring bold and characterful illustrations from award winning illustrator Ben Sanders this funny title will bring smiles to the faces of readers of any age. Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast is the second story in the Blue Badger series of picture books about a befuddled, lovable Badger and his search for happiness, friends, and love. Featuring wry wit and deadpan humour, Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast is suitable for readers big and small.
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Download or read book Badger Boy written by Elmer Kelton and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Texas Frontier, 1865 The Civil War is over and Texas is reluctantly yielding to the Union soldiers spreading across the state, even into the dangerous Comanche country. David "Rusty" Shannon, proud member of a "ranging company" attempting to protect Texas settlers from Indian depredations, finds that the rangers are being disbanded. He makes his way home to his land on the Red River, hoping to take up the life of a farmer and the hand of the beloved girl he left behind, Geneva Monahan. But Geneva has married in Rusty's long absence and the country is filled with hostiles—not just Indians, but hate-filled Confederates, overbearing Union soldiers, and army renegades. Rusty's youth as a captive of the Comanches returns to haunt him when, in pursuit of Indian raiders, he takes as prisoner Badger Boy, a white child taken from his murdered parents by a Comanche warrior. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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Download or read book The Blue and the Gray written by Henry Steele Commager and published by Signet Book. This book was released on 1973-12 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the Civil War as it was viewed by both sides and all levels. This is the Civil War as it was fought in the North and the South, the East and the West, on the sea and behind the lines. This is the one history that must be read to experience the understand the American past and the American present, in the greatest struggle that so importantly influenced both.
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