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This book chronicles the harrowing experiences of an ambitious young man growing up in the throes of the American Civil War. Coming of age in the American South, the author grapples with the moral complexities of the institution of slavery. Despite his youth, the author actively resists Confederate conscription, resulting in relentless pursuit by Confederate forces. This memoir relates his dramatic bid for freedom, describing in vivid detail his remarkable escape attempts and the harsh realities of life as a refugee in the mountains. The author's poignant account provides a glimpse into the challenges of dissent and the struggle for individual liberty during one of the nation's most tumultuous chapters. Its insights highlight the sacrifices and resilience of those who dared to defy the prevailing ideologies of their time.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the harrowing experiences of an ambitious young man growing up in the throes of the American Civil War. Coming of age in the American South, the author grapples with the moral complexities of the institution of slavery. Despite his youth, the author actively resists Confederate conscription, resulting in relentless pursuit by Confederate forces. This memoir relates his dramatic bid for freedom, describing in vivid detail his remarkable escape attempts and the harsh realities of life as a refugee in the mountains. The author's poignant account provides a glimpse into the challenges of dissent and the struggle for individual liberty during one of the nation's most tumultuous chapters. Its insights highlight the sacrifices and resilience of those who dared to defy the prevailing ideologies of their time. 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 # 9781330996812_0
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