Lincoln and the Sleeping Sentinel: The True Story by L. E. Chittenden
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"Lincoln and the Sleeping Sentinel: The True Story" by L. E. Chittenden is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book recounts the true story of a soldier named William Scott, who faced execution for falling asleep on duty during the Civil War. It explores themes of compassion, duty, and the humanizing influence of President Lincoln during a time of immense strife in the United States. The narrative revolves
around the urgent efforts of Scott's fellow soldiers to save him from execution. They enlist the help of L. E. Chittenden, who shares a connection with President Lincoln. Taking a swift action, they appeal to Lincoln, who exhibits remarkable empathy and kindness towards the young soldier. The story details Lincoln's journey to the Chain Bridge to personally inquire about Scott's situation and emphasizes his belief in the value of every soldier's life. Ultimately, Lincoln's intervention leads to Scott's pardon, allowing him to return to active duty, where he subsequently proves himself a brave and noble soldier before tragically dying in battle. The work shines a light on Lincoln's humanity and the connections formed during the Civil War era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chittenden, L. E. (Lucius Eugene), 1824-1900 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 09003197 |
| Title | Lincoln and the Sleeping Sentinel: The True Story |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Anecdotes |
| Subject | Scott, William, 1840?-1862 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48319 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 389 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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