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LoC No.: 02008579
Title: Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War
Note: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War" by George Alfred Townsend is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the experiences of the author during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on his observations as a war correspondent. Townsend's narrative offers a unique perspective, blending personal anecdotes with a portrayal of the war's impact on both soldiers and civilians. The opening of the book introduces the author's reflections on his role as a war correspondent, emphasizing his struggles with the duality of his profession, which often prevents him from enjoying the beauty of the world around him. He recounts his journey to see various battlefields while expressing his frustration over being bound to write news reports instead of experiencing life freely. The narrative also describes his initial experiences in the war, including interactions with fellow journalists, military personnel, and the civilians affected by the conflict, setting the stage for his ongoing journey and the vivid tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Townsend, George Alfred, 1841-1914
EBook No.: 23340
Published: Nov 5, 2007
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Italy -- Description and travel
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Subject: England -- Description and travel
Subject: Townsend, George Alfred, 1841-1914
Subject: War correspondents -- United States -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02008579
Title: Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War
Note: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Rebecca Hoath, Suzanne Shell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War" by George Alfred Townsend is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the experiences of the author during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on his observations as a war correspondent. Townsend's narrative offers a unique perspective, blending personal anecdotes with a portrayal of the war's impact on both soldiers and civilians. The opening of the book introduces the author's reflections on his role as a war correspondent, emphasizing his struggles with the duality of his profession, which often prevents him from enjoying the beauty of the world around him. He recounts his journey to see various battlefields while expressing his frustration over being bound to write news reports instead of experiencing life freely. The narrative also describes his initial experiences in the war, including interactions with fellow journalists, military personnel, and the civilians affected by the conflict, setting the stage for his ongoing journey and the vivid tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Townsend, George Alfred, 1841-1914
EBook No.: 23340
Published: Nov 5, 2007
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Italy -- Description and travel
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Subject: England -- Description and travel
Subject: Townsend, George Alfred, 1841-1914
Subject: War correspondents -- United States -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.