Download or read book Humorous Incidents of the Civil War Classic Reprint written by A. C. McLeary and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-07-21 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Humorous Incidents of the Civil War I sent my girl a paper cut full of hearts and other things, also one of my biscuits. I still have the paper, but nine years after we were married she set her trunk out to sun, and a dog got the biscuit out and ate it. A Confederate in Arkansas wanted to know if it killed the dog. I told him I thought it gave him the hydrophobia, at least he died afterwards. I was badly wounded, in my new hat, in a fight near Som erville, Tenn., Christmas week of 1863. A new hat was a rarity to a Confederate soldier in those times. In writing to me a Yankee who was in the fight wanted to know why I did not pick up another, as there were plenty lying around when they left there. 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 Humorous Incidents of the Civil War written by A. C. McLeary and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Humorous Incidents of the Civil War written by A. McLeary and published by . This book was released on 2012-05-18 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written at the request of the Daughters of the Confederacy, A.C. McLeary writes of humorous incidents that he witnessed during his service in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
Download or read book Humorous Incidents of the Civil War written by A. C. McLeary and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of humorous stories and anecdotes from the Civil War provides a lighthearted yet insightful look at the conflict. The book includes tales from soldiers and civilians alike and offers a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in American history. 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. 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 Humorous Incidents of the Civil War written by A. C. McCleary and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Incidents of the War written by Alfred Burnett and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-12 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Civil War period stories and anecdotes by Alfred Burnett -- Comic Delineator, Army Correspondent, Humorist
Download or read book Civil War Humor written by Cameron C. Nickels and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2011-02-03 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Civil War Humor, author Cameron C. Nickels examines the various forms of comedic popular artifacts produced in America from 1861 to 1865, and looks at how wartime humor was created, disseminated, and received by both sides of the conflict. Song lyrics, newspaper columns, sheet music covers, illustrations, political cartoons, fiction, light verse, paper dolls, printed envelopes, and penny dreadfuls—from and for the Union and the Confederacy—are analyzed at length. Nickels argues that the war coincided with the rise of inexpensive mass printing in the United States and thus subsequently with the rise of the country's widely distributed popular culture. As such, the war was as much a “paper war”—involving the use of publications to disseminate propaganda and ideas about the Union and the Confederacy's positions—as one taking place on battlefields. Humor was a key element on both sides in deflating pretensions and establishing political stances (and ways of critiquing them). Civil War Humor explores how the combatants portrayed Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln, life on the home front, battles, and African Americans. Civil War Humor reproduces over sixty illustrations and texts created during the war and provides close readings of these materials. At the same time, it places this corpus of comedy in the context of wartime history, economies, and tactics. This comprehensive overview examines humor's role in shaping and reflecting the cultural imagination of the nation during its most tumultuous period.
Download or read book Civil War Blunders written by Clint Johnson and published by Blair. This book was released on 1997 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There was little funny about a war in which 620,000 humans died. But it was finding humor amid devastation that kept Civil War soldiers marching toward the enemy. Union or Confederate, those in command proved adept at making mistakes. Many leaders were drunkards, couldn't speak English, didn't know a cannon's breech from its muzzle. Among the galleries of heroes were: Colonel Edward Baker, who told his Federals to follow the plume of his hat if they wanted to find war--and sent them over a cliff in a panicked retreat; General Felix Zollicoffer, who wore a white raincoat so opposing Federals could see him--but not his eyeglasses so he could see them; Thomas Selfridge of the Union navy, who "found two torpedoes and removed them by placing his vessel over them"; Colonel Alfred Rhett, a captured Southern blue blood whose fancy boots proved too small for every Union officer who coveted them; rum-drinking James Ledlie and dance-instructing Edward Ferrero, generals who kept each other company in a Union bombproof while their men faced slaughter. From Fort Sumter to Appomattox, Civil War Blunders traces the war according to its amusing, often deadly miscues. Lurking behind every significant action, as readers will discover, was someone with a red face. Clint Johnson is a native of Fish Branch, Florida, who has written eight books about the Civil War, as well as biographies and newspaper and magazine articles. He received his journalism degree from the University of Florida, and now lives in North Carolina.
Download or read book Stories Anecdotes and Humor from the Civil War written by Judy Gowan and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Incidents of the War written by Alf Burnett and published by . This book was released on 2012-10-11 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incidents of the War: Humorous, Pathetic, and Descriptive From the archives comes the Civil War Classic Library. Dozens of books out of print for years is now back in print for the casual reader and the collector.Now is the time to collect and build a classic library and get them all before they fall out of print forever replaced by digital filesMajor-General Granger, Major-General McCook, and Major-General Crittenden, and Brigadier-General Jackson, assisted by other officers, conveyed the remains from the hearse to the church-door, and down the aisle. As they entered the building, Dr. Craig commenced reading the burial service for the dead. As soon as they reached the pulpit, and set down the corpse, the choir chanted a requiem in the most impressive manner. Rev. Dr. Craig then read the 15th chapter of the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians, 21st to the 29th verses: "For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
Download or read book Camp Fire Chats of the Civil War written by Washington Davis and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Camp-Fire Chats of the Civil War - being the incident, adventure and wayside exEmbracing the Tragedy, Romance, Comedy, Humor and Pathos in the Varied Experience is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Download or read book Reflections of the Civil War in Southern Humor written by Wade Hall and published by NewSouth Books. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the organic forms of literature, humor has always responded to and reflected the needs of the people at a given time, and the Civil War and its aftermath were days of the South's greatest need. Historians have suggested many reasons for the South's fearless stand against "overwhelming numbers and resources," to use General Lee's words. In this short study, author and historian Wade Hall adds one reason to the list: the humor of the Southerner -- as soldier and civilian -- during the war and the bleak days that followed it. The South arose from the ashes of humiliation and defeat smiling -- though sometimes through tears. The Southerner's sense of humor helped him to fight a war he believed honorable and to accept the bitter defeat which ended it. Without the escape valve of humor, many a "rebel" would have succumbed to despair. The Southerner could smile wistfully as he looked back on a proud past and hopefully as he looked forward to an uncertain future. He smiled because he read humorists like Bill Arp, who once wrote somewhat serio-comically that the South was "conquered but not convinced." In this study, Hall has attempted to represent all the types of humor written in the South between the beginning of the Civil War and the beginning of World War I, specifically 1861 and 1914, including war memoirs, novels, plays, short stories, poetry, and songs. After a survey of humor written during the war, Hall discusses the soldier, the Negro, the poor white, and the "folks at home" in wartime, as they are reflected in the postwar humor.
Download or read book The Glory of The Coming written by Irvin S Cobb and published by . This book was released on 2024-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Glory of the Coming" is a collection of short stories by Irvin S. Cobb, an American humorist, and author, first published in 1915. This collection primarily focuses on the American Civil War, presenting a mix of humorous anecdotes, poignant tales, and character sketches set against the backdrop of one of the defining periods in American history. Each story in "The Glory of the Coming" offers a unique perspective on the Civil War, capturing the diverse experiences of soldiers, civilians, and individuals affected by the conflict. Cobb's writing style is marked by wit, warmth, and a keen eye for human nature, as he explores themes of bravery, loyalty, sacrifice, and the absurdities of war. One of the most notable stories in the collection is the titular piece, "The Glory of the Coming," which humorously depicts the misadventures of a Confederate soldier named Si Klegg. Through Si Klegg's escapades, Cobb provides a lighthearted yet insightful commentary on the realities of military life and the camaraderie that develops among soldiers in the face of adversity. Other stories in the collection delve into more somber subjects, such as the toll of war on families and communities, the horrors of battle, and the struggle to find meaning and hope amidst the chaos. Despite the grim realities depicted, Cobb infuses each story with humanity and compassion, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of hardship. Overall, "The Glory of the Coming" is a poignant and entertaining portrayal of the Civil War era, offering readers a mix of humor, drama, and heartfelt emotion. Cobb's vivid storytelling and memorable characters make it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.
Download or read book Abe Lincoln s Legacy of Laughter written by Paul M. Zall and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abraham Lincoln's Legacy of Laughter, a substantial revision of P. M. Zall's 1982 classic, Abe Lincoln Laughing, consists of stories, jokes, and anecdotes on a wide range of topics by and about Abraham Lincoln before and after he became president. Establishing which tales are authentic and which are frauds and delusions, Abraham Lincoln's Legacy of Laughter includes stories derived from Lincoln's writings and speeches; writings by others up to April 1865; post-Civil War writings by those who knew him; and writings by others about Lincoln in later decades, including a sample from the twentieth century. Within each group, entries are arranged in the order they appeared in print. The volume contains notes, a bibliography, an index of the entries by section, and a subject index.
Download or read book Reflections of the Civil War in Southern Humor written by Wade H. Hall and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Civil War Stories written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen dark and vivid tales by great satirist: "A Horseman in the Sky," "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," "Chicakamauga," "A Son of the Gods," "What I Saw of Shiloh," more. Note.
Download or read book Incidents and Anecdotes of the Civil War written by David Dixon Porter and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
