02759cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000290012824500310015726400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033849001160037450000310049050802140052152012860073553400930202165300760211483001160219085600720230685600430237870880UtSlPG20260610134635.0mcr n260607r20231913utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a18003434  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aSpear, Ellis,d1834-191714aThe hoe cake of Appomattox 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aMilitary Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Commandery of the District of Columbia. War papers. 93  aRelease date is 2023-05-29  aCharlene Taylor, Donald Cummings, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Hoe Cake of Appomattox" by Ellis Spear is a historical account presented as a war paper, written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the experiences of soldiers during the American Civil War, focusing particularly on the shared hardships and unique camaraderie that developed among the troops. It delves into the mundane yet impactful aspects of military life, demonstrating how these common elements contributed to the brotherhood formed during the conflict.  In this engaging narrative, Spear recalls personal experiences from his time as a soldier, emphasizing the importance of food – specifically the infamous army rations such as hardtack and salt pork. The centerpiece of the story is a memorable encounter with a local woman who offers him a "hoe cake" after the surrender at Appomattox. The cake symbolizes more than just sustenance; it becomes a poignant reminder of the bonds formed through shared adversity and the profound simplicity of human connection. Through vivid descriptions and light humor, Spear reflects on the significance of these moments in the larger context of war, illustrating how even the smallest gestures can have lasting meaning in the hearts of those who endured the trials of battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: no publisher listed. see LoC permalink below, 1913  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives 0aMilitary Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Commandery of the District of Columbia. War papers. 934 uhttps://archive.org/details/hoecakeofappomat00spea/page/n1/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70880