02501cam a22003733u 4500 23340 UtSlPG 20260610133533.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02008579 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Townsend, George Alfred, 1841-1914 Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-11-05 Produced by Rebecca Hoath, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War" by George Alfred Townsend is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the experiences of the author during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on his observations as a war correspondent. Townsend's narrative offers a unique perspective, blending personal anecdotes with a portrayal of the war's impact on both soldiers and civilians. The opening of the book introduces the author's reflections on his role as a war correspondent, emphasizing his struggles with the duality of his profession, which often prevents him from enjoying the beauty of the world around him. He recounts his journey to see various battlefields while expressing his frustration over being bound to write news reports instead of experiencing life freely. The narrative also describes his initial experiences in the war, including interactions with fellow journalists, military personnel, and the civilians affected by the conflict, setting the stage for his ongoing journey and the vivid tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Italy -- Description and travel United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives England -- Description and travel Townsend, George Alfred, 1841-1914 War correspondents -- United States -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23340 64392 64392