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100 1 _aSpear, Ellis,
_d1834-1917
245 1 4 _aThe hoe cake of Appomattox
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aMilitary Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Commandery of the District of Columbia. War papers. 93
500 _aRelease date is 2023-05-29
508 _aCharlene Taylor, Donald Cummings, 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"The Hoe Cake of Appomattox" by Ellis Spear is a historical account presented as a war paper, written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the experiences of soldiers during the American Civil War, focusing particularly on the shared hardships and unique camaraderie that developed among the troops. It delves into the mundane yet impactful aspects of military life, demonstrating how these common elements contributed to the brotherhood formed during the conflict. In this engaging narrative, Spear recalls personal experiences from his time as a soldier, emphasizing the importance of food – specifically the infamous army rations such as hardtack and salt pork. The centerpiece of the story is a memorable encounter with a local woman who offers him a "hoe cake" after the surrender at Appomattox. The cake symbolizes more than just sustenance; it becomes a poignant reminder of the bonds formed through shared adversity and the profound simplicity of human connection. Through vivid descriptions and light humor, Spear reflects on the significance of these moments in the larger context of war, illustrating how even the smallest gestures can have lasting meaning in the hearts of those who endured the trials of battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: no publisher listed. see LoC permalink below, 1913
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
830 0 _aMilitary Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Commandery of the District of Columbia. War papers. 93
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/hoecakeofappomat00spea/page/n1/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70880
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