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100 1 _aOwens, John Algernon
245 1 0 _aSword and Pen :
_bVentures and Adventures of Willard Glazier
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
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 2009-02-21
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, David Cortesi, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"Sword and Pen" by John Algernon Owens is a biographical narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronologically chronicles the life of Willard Glazier, a soldier-author who served in the American Civil War, detailing his early life, military experiences, and subsequent literary career. It explores themes of perseverance, duty, and self-reliance through Glazier’s remarkable journey from poverty to success as both a soldier and an author, ultimately shedding light on the significance of his historical contributions. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the lineage and early background of Willard Glazier, born into a family steeped in the principles of hard work and moral duty. It describes his upbringing in the rugged landscapes of New York, influenced by the strong character of his mother and the legacy of his ancestors, including his great-grandfather who fought in the Revolutionary War. As the narrative unfolds, we follow Willard’s initial years filled with mischief, his adventures as a boy, and the early seeds of ambition planted by a mix of family values and educational influences. The groundwork for his remarkable adventures is laid through vivid storytelling, hinting at the challenges and triumphs he will face in both his military and literary pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
653 _aGlazier, Willard W., 1841-1905
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28152
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