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100 1 _aHoffman, Wickham,
_d1821-1900
245 1 0 _aCamp, Court and Siege :
_bA Narrative of Personal Adventure and Observation During Two Wars: 1861-1865; 1870-1871
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-02-13
508 _aE-text prepared by John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Camp, Court and Siege" by Wickham Hoffman is a historical narrative written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences and observations during two significant conflicts: the American Civil War (1861-1865) and the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Through detailed accounts, Hoffman provides insights into military operations, the political climate, and life on the homefront during these turbulent times. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the author's setting at Hatteras Island in February 1862, where he describes the challenging conditions faced by Union troops. He vividly depicts the strategic importance of the location, recounting the expedition organized by General Butler toward New Orleans and the subsequent passage through the Gulf of Mexico. The text sets the stage for Hoffman's experiences, showcasing both the harsh reality of wartime life and moments of camaraderie and bravery among soldiers, laying the groundwork for a detailed exploration of military campaigns and personal anecdotes throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
653 _aLouisiana -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
653 _aParis (France) -- History -- Commune, 1871
653 _aHoffman, Wickham, 1821-1900
653 _aSouthwest, Old -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
653 _aFrance -- History -- Second Empire, 1852-1870
653 _aFrance -- History -- Occupation and evacuation, 1871-1873
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51195
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