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100 1 _aBoykin, Edward M.,
_d1820-1891
245 1 4 _aThe Falling Flag: Evacuation of Richmond, Retreat and Surrender at Appomattox
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-30
508 _aProduced by Jeannie Howse and Friend, 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 Falling Flag: Evacuation of Richmond, Retreat and Surrender at Appomattox" by Edward M. Boykin is a historical account written in the late 19th century that captures the poignant memories of the final days of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Boykin, a lieutenant colonel of the 7th South Carolina Cavalry, provides a firsthand narrative of the Confederate evacuation of Richmond and the subsequent retreat culminating in the surrender at Appomattox. The book offers insights into the emotional and chaotic experiences of soldiers during a critical period of American history. In this detailed recollection, Boykin charts the movements and struggles of his cavalry brigade as they retreat from Richmond in the face of overwhelming Union forces. The narrative encapsulates the desperation and disillusionment of the Confederate troops as they witness the fall of their beloved capital and the disintegration of their army amid chaos and pillaging. Boykin vividly describes encounters with civilians, the hardships of retreat, strategies employed to evade the enemy, and the ultimate surrender at Appomattox. Through his eyes, readers can grasp the gravity of the moment as the Confederacy crumbled, providing a reflective perspective on loyalty, loss, and the bitter reality of their cause. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRichmond (Va.) -- History -- Siege, 1864-1865
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32611
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