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100 1 _aMcElroy, John,
_d1846-1929
245 1 0 _aUncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson, and Twenty Great Battles
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
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 2010-03-25
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Uncle Daniel's Story Of 'Tom' Anderson, and Twenty Great Battles" by John McElroy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the experiences of Union soldiers during the American Civil War, with a particular focus on the character Tom Anderson and his relatives, including Uncle Daniel, who provides a narrative steeped in personal memories and the emotional landscape of wartime America. The book serves as a tribute to those who fought for the Union, blending personal anecdotes with broader reflections on the conflict. The opening portion introduces Uncle Daniel, now 85 years old, as he recalls his family's tumultuous experiences during the Civil War. The narrative begins in 1861, featuring his nephew Tom Anderson, who faces the societal challenges of expressing Union sentiments amidst a predominantly Confederate sympathizing community. As Tom and his family grapple with the inevitable call to arms, we see heartfelt exchanges among family members as they discuss duty, patriotism, and the implications of war. Tension arises when Tom Anderson's safety is threatened by local mobs, prompting his eventual decision to enlist and fight for the Union, supported and encouraged by Daniel and the other family members. This portion effectively sets the stage for exploring themes of sacrifice, familial bonds, and the emotional toll of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31769
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