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LoC No.: 02017771
Title: Under the guns : A woman's reminiscences of the Civil War
Original Publication: Boston: E. B. Stillings & Co., 1895.
Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Under the Guns: A Woman's Reminiscences of the Civil War" by Annie Wittenmyer is a personal historical account written in the late 19th century. The author recounts her experiences as a nurse and aid worker during the American Civil War, highlighting the roles women played in supporting soldiers and tending to the wounded. This work focuses on real-life incidents and heartfelt stories, providing a unique perspective on the war from a woman's viewpoint. The opening of the memoir sets the tone for Wittenmyer's narrative as she outlines her intention to share personal stories rather than military history. She describes how she became involved in hospital work when camps were established near her home in Iowa, detailing her early experiences ministering to soldiers and witnessing the impact of the war firsthand. Wittenmyer emphasizes the bravery and decency of soldiers, recounting her interactions with military leaders and the heartfelt incidents she encountered, framing her memories with both respect for those who served and a deep compassion for the suffering endured. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wittenmyer, Annie, 1827-1900
Author of introduction, etc.: Grant, Julia Dent, 1826-1902
EBook No.: 73190
Published: Mar 17, 2024
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02017771
Title: Under the guns : A woman's reminiscences of the Civil War
Original Publication: Boston: E. B. Stillings & Co., 1895.
Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Under the Guns: A Woman's Reminiscences of the Civil War" by Annie Wittenmyer is a personal historical account written in the late 19th century. The author recounts her experiences as a nurse and aid worker during the American Civil War, highlighting the roles women played in supporting soldiers and tending to the wounded. This work focuses on real-life incidents and heartfelt stories, providing a unique perspective on the war from a woman's viewpoint. The opening of the memoir sets the tone for Wittenmyer's narrative as she outlines her intention to share personal stories rather than military history. She describes how she became involved in hospital work when camps were established near her home in Iowa, detailing her early experiences ministering to soldiers and witnessing the impact of the war firsthand. Wittenmyer emphasizes the bravery and decency of soldiers, recounting her interactions with military leaders and the heartfelt incidents she encountered, framing her memories with both respect for those who served and a deep compassion for the suffering endured. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wittenmyer, Annie, 1827-1900
Author of introduction, etc.: Grant, Julia Dent, 1826-1902
EBook No.: 73190
Published: Mar 17, 2024
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.