02681cam a22003133u 4500 69152 UtSlPG 20260610134611.0 m cr n 260607r20221854utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Darnell, Elias, -1861 A journal containing an accurate and interesting account of the hardships, sufferings, battles, defeat, and captivity of those heroic Kentucky volunteers and regulars, commanded by General Winchester, in the year 1812-13 : Also, two narratives, by men that were wounded in the battles on the River Raisin, and taken captive by the Indians Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-10-14 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) "A Journal Containing an Accurate and Interesting Account of the Hardships, Sufferings, Battles, Defeat, and Captivity of Those Heroic Kentucky Volunteers and Regulars, Commanded by General Winchester, in the Years 1812-13" by Elias Darnell is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the experiences of American soldiers during the War of 1812, particularly focusing on their campaigns, sufferings, and the battles they fought, along with personal narratives from soldiers who were wounded and captured. At the start, Darnell introduces his journal's purpose and the historical context leading to the war between the United States and Britain, highlighting the frustrations that spurred American soldiers to volunteer. The opening details the organization of troops in Kentucky, their initial march, and the disheartening news of General Hull's surrender at Detroit, which dampened the soldiers' spirits. As the journal progresses, the author recounts the challenges faced by the volunteers, such as inclement weather, scarce provisions, and the psychological toll of impending conflict, framing a vivid picture of the war experience alongside soldier's personal reflections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Lippincott, Grambo, and Co., 1854 United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Personal narratives Kentucky. Militia https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69152 109948 109948