Shackleton, Robert 1860-1923 creator Chittenden, L. E. (Lucius Eugene) 1824-1900 Drysdale, William 1852-1901 Forsyth, G. A. Habberton, John 1842-1921 Henderson, William J. Lillie, Lucy C. (Lucy Cecil) 1855- Patterson, Howard 1856-1916 Zogbaum, Rufus Fairchild 1849-1925 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Strange Stories of the Civil War" by Robert Shackleton et al. is a collection of narratives and fictional tales centered around the American Civil War, written in the early 20th century. The book aims to evoke the emotional experiences and memories of the war, using both actual historical events and imaginative storytelling. It includes various accounts from different perspectives, highlighting the heroism and personal struggles faced by individuals during this tumultuous time in history. The opening of the book sets the tone with a prologue that emphasizes the disconnect younger generations may feel towards the Civil War, framing it as an effort to preserve memories of heroism and patriotism. The first narrative, titled "A Boy's Impressions of the Civil War," is told from the perspective of a young child witnessing the war's events and their impact on his community in Pittsburg. Through his recollections of soldiers marching, the emotional turbulence surrounding battles and losses, as well as the excitement of military preparations, the boy captures both the innocence of youth and the grim realities of war. The narrative transitions from personal memories to the collective experience of a nation engaged in conflict, establishing a rich emotional context for the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) A boy's impressions of the Civil War, by W. J. Henderson -- The Captain of Company Q, by R. Shackleton -- Midshipman Jack, U.S.N., by W. Drysdale -- Captain Billy, by L. Lillie -- The blockade-runner -- Two days with Mosby -- The first time under fire -- How Cushing destroyed the "Albemarle", by H. Patterson -- President Lincoln and the sleeping sentinel, by L. E. Chittenden -- The battle between the "Monitor" and "Merrimac", by L. E. Chittenden -- Sheridan's ride, by G. A. Forsyth -- Lee's surrender at Appomattox, by G. A. Forsyth. It's unclear which story or stories in this collection John Habberton wrote. He is listed among the authors on the title page, and some of the stories do not credit a specific author, so perhaps he wrote one or more of those. Release date is 2022-08-21 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) Originally published: United States: Harper & Brothers, 1907 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction PS United States: Harper & Brothers, 1907 07018097 https://archive.org/details/shackletonslastv00wilduoft/ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68798 https://archive.org/details/shackletonslastv00wilduoft/ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68798 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134606.0 68798