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100 1 _aTrowbridge, J. T.
_q(John Townsend),
_d1827-1916
245 1 2 _aA Picture of the Desolated States, and the Work of Restoration. 1865-1868
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
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 2017-07-16
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Picture of the Desolated States; and the Work of Restoration" by J. T. Trowbridge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's observations and experiences during his travels through the Southern states shortly after the American Civil War, capturing the landscape, the remnants of war, and the lives of the people affected by this tumultuous period. It provides a vivid portrayal of both the destruction left in the war's wake and the efforts at restoration and recovery. The opening of the book begins with Trowbridge setting out on his journey in August 1865, visiting cities like Harrisburg and Gettysburg that were significant during the war. He describes the lingering signs of conflict, including ruined structures and the palpable tension surrounding the historical sites. He encounters residents who share their personal experiences, marveling at their resilience and contrasting their narratives with broader themes of loss, sacrifice, and the quest for healing in a post-war America. The author’s detailed observations and interactions with the people he meets lay the foundation for a reflective exploration of the war's impact on the South and its path toward restoration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGrant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
653 _aReconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
653 _aSouthern States -- Description and travel
653 _aColfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55127
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