The siege of Vicksburg, from the diary of Seth J. Wells by Seth J. Wells
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"The Siege of Vicksburg: From the Diary of Seth J. Wells" by Seth J. Wells is a historical account written during the early 20th century. It recounts the experiences of Wells, a soldier during the American Civil War, focusing specifically on the siege of the critical Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg. The diary offers an intimate glimpse into military life, detailing the daily struggles, camaraderie, and harsh realities faced by soldiers of the
Union Army. The opening portion of the diary introduces the reader to Wells's experiences as he records the events from November 3, 1862, detailing the ongoing preparations and movements of his regiment, as well as the dynamics between old and new troops. Wells describes their encampments, the changing weather, and general drills while giving insights into the camaraderie and rivalry among soldiers. He also notes interactions with the townspeople and the difficulties of maintaining supplies. The narrative sets a vivid backdrop of daily life in wartime, characterized by resilience amidst the hardships of military service, foreshadowing the intense confrontations that are to come as they approach Vicksburg. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wells, Seth J. (Seth James), 1842-1864 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Krolik, Sarah Ewell |
| Other | Bliss, May Wells |
| LoC No. | 16000903 |
| Title | The siege of Vicksburg, from the diary of Seth J. Wells |
| Original Publication | United States: Wm. H. Rowe,1915. |
| Credits | David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Vicksburg (Miss.) -- History -- Siege, 1863 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69151 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 354 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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