The Capture Of Jefferson Davis: A Narrative Of The Part Taken By Wisconsin Troops (1898)

Harnden, Henry

ISBN 10: 1164212079 / ISBN 13: 9781164212072

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Capture Of Jefferson Davis: A Narrative Of The Part Taken By Wisconsin Troops (1898)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1164212079
• ISBN 13: 9781164212072
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""The Capture of Jefferson Davis: A Narrative of the Part Taken by Wisconsin Troops"" is a historical book written by Henry Harnden and published in 1898. The book recounts the story of the capture of Jefferson Davis, the former President of the Confederate States of America, by Union troops in 1865. Harnden, a Union officer who served in the Civil War, focuses on the role played by Wisconsin troops in the capture of Davis. He describes the events leading up to the capture, including the fall of Richmond and the flight of the Confederate government. The book provides a detailed account of the pursuit of Davis by Union troops, including the Wisconsin cavalry. Harnden describes the challenges faced by the Union soldiers, including difficult terrain, harsh weather conditions, and Confederate resistance. The book also includes information about the aftermath of Davis's capture, including his imprisonment and trial. Harnden provides insights into the political and social context of the time, including the debates surrounding the treatment of Confederate leaders after the war. Overall, ""The Capture of Jefferson Davis"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an important event in American history. It provides a unique perspective on the role played by Wisconsin troops in the capture of one of the most significant figures of the Confederacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.