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100 1 _aLongstreet, James,
_d1821-1904
245 1 0 _aFrom Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-12-27
508 _aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America" by James Longstreet is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides firsthand insights into the American Civil War, chronicled from the perspective of Longstreet, a prominent officer in the Confederate Army. It covers the notable battles and campaigns he participated in, illustrating the complexities and conditions faced by soldiers during this turbulent period in American history. At the start of the memoir, Longstreet reflects on his early life and military career, describing his upbringing, education at West Point, and the transition from the U.S. Army to joining the Confederate cause. He recounts the difficult decision to resign and the emotional farewells with friends and comrades as the country splits into North and South. Longstreet details his preparation for war, including his assignment to the First Corps under General Beauregard at the First Battle of Bull Run, setting the stage for his subsequent experiences throughout the war, and hinting at the challenges and strategies that will unfold in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
653 _aGenerals -- Confederate States of America -- Biography
653 _aConfederate States of America. Army -- Biography
653 _aLongstreet, James, 1821-1904
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38418
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