Reminiscences of Confederate Service, 1861-1865 by Francis Warrington Dawson
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"Reminiscences of Confederate Service, 1861-1865" by Francis Warrington Dawson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book follows the author, who, motivated by a desire to assist the Southern cause in the American Civil War, travels from England to join the Confederate Navy aboard the steamer "Nashville". It provides both personal experiences and insights into the broader historical context of the Civil War. The opening of the book
details Dawson's journey as he makes the decision to support the Confederacy and his efforts to secure passage on the "Nashville". He describes his naive expectations of a quick return home and the challenges of reaching the Southern states. Dawson encounters various characters, particularly Captain Pegram, who becomes a mentor figure. The narrative sets the tone for the author's reflections on the complexities and realities of war, including his initial struggles with naval life and the dynamics aboard the ship. Throughout the beginning, the author's youthful earnestness juxtaposed with the harsh realities of naval service hints at the transformative journey he will undergo. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dawson, Francis Warrington, 1840-1889 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 18018261 |
| Title | Reminiscences of Confederate Service, 1861-1865 |
| Credits |
Produced by John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate |
| Subject | Confederate States of America. Army of Northern Virginia -- Biography |
| Subject | Dawson, Francis Warrington, 1840-1889 |
| Subject | Confederate States of America. Army of Northern Virginia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58061 |
| Release Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 328 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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