02553cam a22003373u 4500 49444 UtSlPG 20260610134133.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d rc01002559 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F350.5 North, Thomas Five Years in Texas : Or, What you did not hear during the war from January 1861 to January 1866. A narrative of his travels, experiences, and observation Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-07-15 Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Five Years in Texas" by Thomas North is a historical narrative written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the author's experiences and observations during his travels in Texas and Mexico from 1861 to 1866, a period marked by the American Civil War. The narrative provides insights into the social, political, and cultural landscapes of the region, alongside vivid personal anecdotes that capture the complexities of life during a tumultuous time in American history. At the start of "Five Years in Texas," the author introduces his impending journey to Texas amid the rising tensions leading to the Civil War. He recounts a heartfelt interview with his friend, Hon. Martin P. Sweet, who warns him against moving south, predicting impending conflict and danger across the Union. Despite grappling with foreboding, the author proceeds, and the narrative shifts to his journey, including a steamboat trip down the Mississippi River to New Orleans just as the secessionist fervor begins to swell. Through these vivid accounts, North not only details his personal travels but also reflects on the broader societal currents that shaped the South during this critical historical moment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Texas -- Social life and customs Texas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49444 90282 90282