02634cam a22003613u 4500 58061 UtSlPG 20260610134334.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18018261 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Dawson, Francis Warrington, 1840-1889 Reminiscences of Confederate Service, 1861-1865 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-10-09 Produced by John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) "Reminiscences of Confederate Service, 1861-1865" by Francis Warrington Dawson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book follows the author, who, motivated by a desire to assist the Southern cause in the American Civil War, travels from England to join the Confederate Navy aboard the steamer "Nashville". It provides both personal experiences and insights into the broader historical context of the Civil War. The opening of the book details Dawson's journey as he makes the decision to support the Confederacy and his efforts to secure passage on the "Nashville". He describes his naive expectations of a quick return home and the challenges of reaching the Southern states. Dawson encounters various characters, particularly Captain Pegram, who becomes a mentor figure. The narrative sets the tone for the author's reflections on the complexities and realities of war, including his initial struggles with naval life and the dynamics aboard the ship. Throughout the beginning, the author's youthful earnestness juxtaposed with the harsh realities of naval service hints at the transformative journey he will undergo. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate Confederate States of America. Army of Northern Virginia -- Biography Dawson, Francis Warrington, 1840-1889 Confederate States of America. Army of Northern Virginia https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58061 98889 98889