02361cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500690014326400510021230000470026333600260031033700260033633800360036250000310039850800290042952014320045853400450189065300640193585600430199999900170204231769UtSlPG20260610133726.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMcElroy, John,d1846-192910aUncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson, and Twenty Great Battles 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-03-25  aProduced by David Widger  a"Uncle Daniel's Story Of 'Tom' Anderson, and Twenty Great Battles" by John McElroy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the experiences of Union soldiers during the American Civil War, with a particular focus on the character Tom Anderson and his relatives, including Uncle Daniel, who provides a narrative steeped in personal memories and the emotional landscape of wartime America. The book serves as a tribute to those who fought for the Union, blending personal anecdotes with broader reflections on the conflict.  The opening portion introduces Uncle Daniel, now 85 years old, as he recalls his family's tumultuous experiences during the Civil War. The narrative begins in 1861, featuring his nephew Tom Anderson, who faces the societal challenges of expressing Union sentiments amidst a predominantly Confederate sympathizing community. As Tom and his family grapple with the inevitable call to arms, we see heartfelt exchanges among family members as they discuss duty, patriotism, and the implications of war. Tension arises when Tom Anderson's safety is threatened by local mobs, prompting his eventual decision to enlist and fight for the Union, supported and encouraged by Daniel and the other family members. This portion effectively sets the stage for exploring themes of sacrifice, familial bonds, and the emotional toll of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31769  c72615d72615