The Supplies for the Confederate Army, by Caleb Huse
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| Author | Huse, Caleb, 1831-1905 |
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| LoC No. | 04033473 |
| Title |
The Supplies for the Confederate Army,
how they were obtained in Europe and how paid for. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed
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| Summary | "The Supplies for the Confederate Army" by Caleb Huse is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's unique experiences as an agent for the Confederate States during the Civil War, focusing specifically on the procurement of military supplies in Europe and the strategies employed to finance these efforts. It offers insight into the logistical challenges and political climate faced by the Confederacy. The narrative is structured around Huse's personal reminiscences, detailing his initial appointment and subsequent journey to Europe, where he negotiated contracts for arms and supplies crucial for the Confederate war effort. He describes the difficulties of operating under the constraints of a blockade, financially backing the Confederate government through cotton purchases, and the evolving nature of wartime procurement practices. Huse also contrasts his interactions with various international figures and highlights the tension between military needs and political influences within the Confederate leadership, providing a vivid and detailed expose of a pivotal but often overlooked aspect of the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Subject | Confederate States of America. Army -- Supplies and stores |
| Subject | Confederate States of America -- Foreign relations |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24469 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 129 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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