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050 4 _aE151
100 1 _aRussell, William Howard, Sir,
_d1820-1907
245 1 0 _aMy Diary: North and South (vol. 1 of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-12-01
508 _aMWS, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"My Diary: North and South" by Sir William Howard Russell is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book serves as a diary chronicling Russell’s observations and experiences during his travels across America amidst the backdrop of the Civil War. The text features various interactions with notable figures of the time, exploring the tumultuous American society caught in the conflict between the North and the South. The opening of the narrative begins with Russell detailing his journey from Cork to America, highlighting the challenges of the Atlantic crossing and introducing a diverse array of fellow passengers, each representing differing political views on the impending war. He reflects on the contentious atmosphere he encounters among Americans, particularly regarding the issue of slavery and secession. In the subsequent chapters, Russell continues to capture his impressions of New York City, the political climate, and the contrasting perspectives of Northerners and Southerners, establishing a framework for an engaging exploration of American life during this pivotal period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Description and travel
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
653 _aConfederate States of America -- Description and travel
653 _aRussell, William Howard, Sir, 1820-1907 -- Diaries
653 _aRussell, William Howard, Sir, 1820-1907 -- Travel -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66860
999 _c107682
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