Excerpt from Men and Things I Saw, in Civil War Days
Perhaps I should add just a word as to myself and my Opportunities for such Observations and experiences. Briefly, then, I was born April 14, 1834, at Washington, Warren County, N. J.; was graduated at Dickinson Col lege, Carlisle, Pa., 1854; Professor at Dickinson Semi nary, vvilliamsport, Pa., 1854-58; admitted to the bar Of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, 1857-59.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. The author, a staff officer, offers up a unique, first-hand account of the American Civil War, including personal experiences and observations of prominent Union generals. The author's vivid and critical analysis of President Abraham Lincoln's wartime leadership and his relationship with the press is a captivating centerpiece to this historical retrospective, while his critiques of McClellan, whose leadership the author opines was disastrous for the Union, are equally fascinating. Yet through it all, the author's reverence for the American enlisted man, and his awe at the bravery and sacrifice they displayed, comes through in every line. This personal account of the American Civil War offers a fascinating new perspective on one of the most impactful conflicts in American history, and a fresh examination of the iconic figures of Lincoln, McClellan, and the foot soldiers who served under them This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330698617_0
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