TY  - BOOK
AU  - Dawson,Francis Warrington
TI  - Reminiscences of Confederate Service, 1861-1865
AV  - E456 
PY  - 2018///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
KW  - United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
KW  - Confederate States of America. Army of Northern Virginia -- Biography
KW  - Dawson, Francis Warrington, 1840-1889
KW  - Confederate States of America. Army of Northern Virginia
N1  - Release date is 2018-10-09; Produced by John Campbell and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58061
ER  -