02568cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000320011524500690014726400510021630000470026733600260031433700260034033800360036650000310040250801360043352014440056953400450201365300530205865300340211165300660214585600430221124541UtSlPG20260610133549.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aSmith, Henry Bascom,d-191610aBetween the Lines: Secret Service Stories Told Fifty Years After 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-02-07  aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Barbara Kosker, Irma Špehar, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Between the Lines: Secret Service Stories Told Fifty Years After" by Bvt. Major H. B. Smith is a historical account chronicling the author's firsthand experiences during the Civil War. Written in the early 20th century, this work offers readers a unique glimpse into the clandestine operations of the Union's Secret Service, with a particular focus on events that unfolded between 1861 and 1865. The book details Smith's role as Assistant Provost Marshal and Chief of the Secret Service under Major General Lew Wallace, providing a mix of personal anecdotes and historical insights.  The opening of "Between the Lines" sets the stage for Smith’s recollections, revealing his motivations for documenting these events after decades have passed. Through an apology and personal reflections, he highlights the importance of safeguarding historical documents and sharing his once-secret experiences with future generations, including his family. Early accounts detail his enlistment in the army, experiences at various forts, and the intricate network of espionage and intelligence that characterized the Union's efforts during the Civil War. Smith's narrative promises both reflective storytelling and a rich tapestry of historical events, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in the intricacies of wartime espionage and the personal histories that accompany major historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865  aUnited States. Secret Service  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Anecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24541