Download or read book Fort Donelson Classic Reprint written by Henry George Hicks and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Fort Donelson At the beginning of the year 1862, the United States had an army of volunteers, regular soldiers, and about men in its navy; a total of about men, largely untried as yet in war, but out of whom were to come the victors of Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Atlanta, Five Forks and Appomattox. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book A Charge at Fort Donelson February 15 1862 Classic Reprint written by John G. Greenawalt and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-12 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Charge at Fort Donelson, February 15, 1862 My story this evening relates to the surrender of Fort Donel son, Tenn., February 16, 1862, but more particularly to the part taken in the engagement by the Second Iowa Infantry in a charge made resulting in the occupation of the outer entrenchments of the enemy on their extreme right the after noon of the 1sth. General Grant, in a congratulatory order dated February 17, 1862, said: The victory achieved at Fort Donelson is not only great in breaking down rebellion, but has secured the greatest number of prisoners of war ever taken in one field on this continent. Fort Donelson will hereafter be marked in capitals on the maps of our united country. Undoubtedly as the year 1862 dawned there was a feeling of uncertainty, if not to say despondency, among the loyal people of the North over the military situation, and of anxiety as to the future. The severity of the winter and effects of exposure of our troops in the field, illy prepared as thev were for such hardships and exposures - as well as the rather negative results achieved during the preceding summer and fall - caused these sentiments to exist; and the people at home, as well as the forces at the front, were eagerly expectant as to the spring campaigns contemplated, as the opening months of the new year progressed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book With Grant at Fort Donelson Shiloh and Vicksburg And an Appreciation of General U S Grant written by Wilbur Fisk Crummer and published by Franklin Classics Trade Press. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book With Grant at Fort Donelson Shiloh and Vicksburg and an Appreciation of General U S Grant Classic Reprint written by Wilbur Fisk Crummer and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from With Grant at Fort Donelson, Shiloh and Vicksburg, and an Appreciation of General U. S Grant In this year of 1915, when the sounds of battle and strife come wafted to us across the sea from Europe, the younger generation are asking questions of the Veterans of the Civil War about their experiences in battle. Formerly I lived in Galena, Ill., and having been personally acquainted with, and a neighbor of General U. S. Grant, and one of the "Boys in Blue" who followed him in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh and Vicksburg, I deem it my privilege to add my mite to the history that clusters round the greatest military genius of modern times. To please many friends who have heard my lectures on the Civil War, and at the request of my children, the following pages have been written, from data made at the time and since, and from a vivid memory of the stirring days of 1862 and 1863. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book One Year s Soldiering written by F. F. Kiner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from One Year's Soldiering: Embracing the Battles of Fort Donelson and Shiloh, and the Capture of Two Hundred Officers and Men of the Fourteenth Iowa Infantry, and Their Confinement Six Months and a Half in Rebel Prisons About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Report of the Special Committee on the Recent Military Disasters at Forts Henry and Donelson and the Evacuation of Nashville Classic Reprint written by Confederate States of America and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-12 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Report of the Special Committee, on the Recent Military Disasters at Forts Henry and Donelson, and the Evacuation of Nashville Mr. Foote, on leave reported from the Special Committee appointed to examine into the surrender of Fort Donelson, &c., reports as follows: The Special Committee appointed to examine into the causes of the recent military disaster at Fort Donelson, and into the circumstances connected with the surrender of the city of Nashville into the hands of the enemy, - to which committee various other collateral matters have been sub sequently referred, - beg leave to report that they have, in the performance of the duties assigned them, found it necessary to accumulate a large mass of testimony, all of which is herewith reported to this House for such action in regard to the same as shall be deemed expedient. It is recommended by the Committee that the House do cause said testimony, together with such other as may be taken, to be printed for the use of the members. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Illustrated Life Campaigns and Public Services of Lieut General Grant written by Ulysses S. Grant and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-09 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Illustrated Life, Campaigns and Public Services of Lieut. General Grant: The Hero of Fort Donelson! Vicksburg! Ohattanooga! Petersburg! And Richmond! Also, Captor of General Lee's! Genera Johnston's! And Other Rebel Armies Here Ulysses obtained his early education, and although, as we are told, he was not noted during his years of schooling for any particular acuteness, he evinced that determination and perseverance for which he has been remarkable since be attained the age of manhood. The pecuniary condition of his father necessarily limited the son's opportunities for acquiring knowledge, and attendance at the daily ses sions of the winter term at an inferior school was the extent of the facilities offered to the young student. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Recollections of Seventy Years Classic Reprint written by AUGUSTUS L. CHETLAIN and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Recollections of Seventy Years Galena and the Northwest, 1850 to 1861. Europe, incidents, etc, The Civil War. Recruiting the first Galena Company in April 1861. Army at Cairo. Movement on Fort Donelson. Prominent Army Men, etc. The Civil War. Fort Donelson to Vicksburg. Battles Of Shiloh and Corinth. Sketches of promi nent army men. Incidents, etc. The Civil War. 1863 to 1865. Army of the Tennessee Recruiting and organizing U. S. Colored Troops in Tennessee. In command of Post and forces of Memphis. Incidents at close of the War. Commanding the District of Tala dega, Ala., 1865-66. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book War Life written by Tim Tramp and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from War Life: Illustrated by Stories of the Camp and Field Always 0000000000000. 00000000 A Heroic Act.. Indians at Pea Ridge.. A The Field at Fort Donelson An Incident after the Surrender of Fort. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Four Years of Camp March and Battle Classic Reprint written by Jasper Packard and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-29 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Four Years of Camp, March and Battle Detailed by proper authority to recount to this Post of the Grand Army of the Republic my own army experience, I am here in obedience to the order, and will give you, as briefly as I may, a sketch of those events, "all of which I saw, and part of which I was." The dullest and most irksome period of a soldier's life is the time spent in the first camp of the regiment. Camps of rendezvous are regarded as necessary evils, to be just tolerated until the first "marching orders" come. The departure is a day of rejoicing. The incessant "Left," "Left," gives place to the hurry of preparation. Shouts of joy are heard, and mirth and jollity reign in every row of barracks. The 48th Ind. Vols. was no exception to the rule. There was an excellent drill-ground in Camp Ellis, where the regiment was organized, and very faithfully were its advantages improved. Week in, week out, from four to six hours a day, Sundays-excepted, it was one unvarying succession of squad, company, and battalion drill - a service which the soldier seldom fully appreciates until the battle-field shows him its utility. The men took hold of the work with considerable alacrity, but after awhile they began to clamor for a sight of the enemy. Our colors came from Indianapolis. They were greeted with hearty cheers, as in those days the flag always was, for we had learned to love it then as we never did before. The guns of Sumter gave the Stars and Stripes a meaning and a beauty which it had not before entered into our hearts to conceive. Thus these new colors under which we were to right, and many were to die, that were to lead the regiment in the stern trials of the battle, oh! how beautiful they were! Then the war fever grew apace. Only to drill was too tame. Sterner work was needed; and we were the boys to do it. At last, the welcome orders came, and when our gallant colonel inquired, "Forty-eighth, are you ready?" the Hoosier shout that went up in answer was not mere bravado, but indicated stern determination. It was a noble regiment that marched out of Camp Ellis on the 7th day of February, 1862. Fathers, and sons, and husbands were there, all animated, filled, and sublimed with the one great purpose to snatch the nation from the grasp of traitors. For this they were ready to risk life itself. For this many of them did give up their lives, dying that the nation might live. We reached Cairo on tin evening of the 8th of February, and that night received rations of "hard tack" for the first time. Few of us had ever seen that article; but then, as through all the war, we found it very good to remove hunger, and sometimes teeth. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Fort Donelson written by Henry George Hicks and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Camp and Field written by Joseph Cross and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-05 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Camp and Field: Papers From the Portfolio of an Army Chaplain ON the fourth of July, 1861, the author of these papers entered the Confederate service as Chaplain to the Second Regi ment of Tennessee Volunteers, commanded by Colonel - now Major General - william B. Bate. Six months in camp and field on the lower Potomac furnished abundant material for a book. I returned to Nashville to put it to press. The publishers, in consideration of five hundred dollars paid in advance, commenced the work with most commendable zeal. Early in February, 1862, the stereotype plates were finished, and the last proof-sheets revised. The author hastened to rejoin the army in Virginia. In three weeks, at most, the book was to follow him. Alas! There is nothing certain, but human uncertainty. Fort Donelson fell, and with it fell the banner OF the regiment. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Fort Donelson Storming the Entrenchments Saturday Evening Feb 15th 1862 written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book With Grant at Fort Donelson Shiloh and Vicksburg written by Wilbur Fisk Crummer and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-02-10 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ With Grant At Fort Donelson, Shiloh And Vicksburg: And An Appreciation Of General U. S. Grant Wilbur Fisk Crummer E. C. Crummer, 1915 Donelson, Fort, Battle of, 1862; Fort Donelson, Battle of, Tenn., 1862; Shiloh, Battle of, 1862; Shiloh, Battle of, Tenn., 1862; United States; Vicksburg (Miss.)
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Download or read book The War Outside My Window written by Janet Elizabeth Croon and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A remarkable account of the collapse of the Old South and the final years of a young boy’s privileged but afflicted life. LeRoy Wiley Gresham was born in 1847 to an affluent slave-holding family in Macon, Georgia. After a horrific leg injury left him an invalid, the educated, inquisitive, perceptive, and exceptionally witty twelve-year-old began keeping a diary in 1860—just as secession and the Civil War began tearing the country and his world apart. He continued to write even as his health deteriorated until both the war and his life ended in 1865. His unique manuscript of the demise of the Old South is published here for the first time in The War Outside My Window. LeRoy read books, devoured newspapers and magazines, listened to gossip, and discussed and debated important social and military issues with his parents and others. He wrote daily for five years, putting pen to paper with a vim and tongue-in-cheek vigor that impresses even now, more than 150 years later. His practical, philosophical, and occasionally Twain-like hilarious observations cover politics and the secession movement, the long and increasingly destructive Civil War, family pets, a wide variety of hobbies and interests, and what life was like at the center of a socially prominent wealthy family in the important Confederate manufacturing center of Macon. The young scribe often voiced concern about the family’s pair of plantations outside town, and recorded his interactions and relationships with servants as he pondered the fate of human bondage and his family’s declining fortunes. Unbeknownst to LeRoy, he was chronicling his own slow and painful descent toward death in tandem with the demise of the Southern Confederacy. He recorded—often in horrific detail—an increasingly painful and debilitating disease that robbed him of his childhood. The teenager’s declining health is a consistent thread coursing through his fascinating journals. “I feel more discouraged [and] less hopeful about getting well than I ever did before,” he wrote on March 17, 1863. “I am weaker and more helpless than I ever was.” Morphine and a score of other “remedies” did little to ease his suffering. Abscesses developed; nagging coughs and pain consumed him. Alternating between bouts of euphoria and despondency, he often wrote, “Saw off my leg.” The War Outside My Window, edited and annotated by Janet Croon with helpful footnotes and a detailed family biographical chart, captures the spirit and the character of a young privileged white teenager witnessing the demise of his world even as his own body slowly failed him. Just as Anne Frank has come down to us as the adolescent voice of World War II, LeRoy Gresham will now be remembered as the young voice of the Civil War South. Winner, 2018, The Douglas Southall Freeman Award
