The Magazine of History With Notes and Queries, Vol. 15: January, 1912 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Abbatt

9780484247122: The Magazine of History With Notes and Queries, Vol. 15: January, 1912 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484247123 ISBN 13: 9780484247122

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A compact, history‑rich issue mixing firsthand Civil War recollections with 18th‑century reports and classic historical fiction.

This issue collects first‑person reminiscences from the Civil War era, including personal accounts of defending the capital and correspondence involving the War Department. It also presents excerpts from 1779 Providence Gazette reports, offering a vivid view of naval actions, prison ships, and frontier skirmishes from the Revolutionary era. The volume blends documentary history with narrative prose, providing both documentary insight and engaging storytelling.

Readers will also encounter selections that illuminate early American life and memory, including ongoing Civil War discussions on emancipation and the use of contrabands, as well as a historical romance set in the Mohawk country. The mix makes it a rich reference for students of American history and readers who enjoy period writing in its many forms.

Primary-source letters and official correspondence from the Civil War period
Colonial and Revolutionary-era newspaper extracts showing daily life and conflict
Continuations of historical fiction set in early American history
Contextual introductions and indexing to help navigate the volume

Ideal for readers of American history, journalism history, and historical fiction alike.

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