Recollections of the Civil War

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By Listen TheBook Posted on May 31, 2023

In Category - Memoirs

Authors: Charles Anderson Dana In Year : 1897

Book Language: English

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Preface
From the Tribune to the War Department
At the front with Grant's army
Before and Around Vicksburg
In camp and battle with Grant and his generals
Some contemporary portraits
The siege of Vicksburg
Pemberton's surrender
With the Army of the Cumberland
The removal of Rosecrans
Chattanooga and Missionary Ridge
The War Department in war times
Abraham Lincoln and his cabinet
The Army of the Potomac in '64
The great game between Grant and Lee
The march on Petersburg
Early's raid and the Washington panic
The secret service of the war
A visit to Sheridan in the valley
'On to Richmond' at last!
The Closing Scenes at Washington

Recollections of the Civil War records the events that took place during the American Civil war. It forms one of the most remarkable volumes of historical, political, and personal reminiscences which have been given to the public. Mr. Dana wrote these Recollections of the civil war according to a purpose which he had entertained for several years. They were completed only a few months before his death on October 17, 1897. Go to the e-book on this book's catalog page for some great illustrations and an index. (Summary by Preface and WoollyBee)