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100 1 _aGurowski, Adam,
_d1805-1866
245 1 0 _aDiary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862
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 2009-05-22
508 _aE-text prepared by David Edwards, Christine P. Travers, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org)
520 _a"Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862" by Adam Gurowski is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work provides a firsthand perspective on the tumultuous period of the American Civil War, chronicling Gurowski's observations and reflections as he witnesses the political and military developments of the time. The diary delves into the intricacies of governance during a national crisis, examining figures such as Presidents Lincoln and Scott, along with various political maneuvers related to the war. The opening of the diary introduces the reader to Gurowski’s thoughts on President Lincoln's inauguration and the challenges faced by the new administration. He notes the indecision and lack of foresight among government officials, particularly concerning the burgeoning conflict in the South. With sharp criticism, Gurowski analyzes the dynamics of Lincoln's Cabinet and their responses to rising treason, expressing a strong belief that the political landscape will lead to a significant and complex struggle, reminiscent of the French Revolution. His passionate observations foreshadow the intense debates and deliberations that will characterize the war, as well as reflect the broader social implications of the conflict over slavery and national unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
653 _aDe Gurowski, Adam G., count, 1805-1866 -- Diaries
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28926
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