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Holcombe, R. I. (Return Ira), 1845-1916 |
| Author |
Adams, Thomas W. |
| Title |
An account of the battle of Wilson's Creek, or Oak Hills, fought between the Union troops, commanded by Gen. N. Lyon and the Southern, or Confederate troops, under command of Gens. McCulloch and Price, on Saturday, August 10, 1861, in Greene county, Missouri
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| Note |
The "Adams" coauthor is variously identified as "Adams, F. W.," "Adams, Thomas W.," "Adams, W. S.," "Adams, Springfield, Mo., printer," and simply "Adams."
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Stephen Hutcheson, 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.)
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| Summary |
"An Account of the Battle of Wilson's Creek, or Oak Hills" by Holcombe & Adams is a historical account, published in the late 19th century, detailing events of the American Civil War. This work focuses on the battle fought on August 10, 1861, between Union forces led by General Nathaniel Lyon and Confederate troops under Generals McCulloch and Price in Greene County, Missouri. The book presents a comprehensive view of the battle, utilizing authentic sources and narratives from those who participated, memorializing both Union and Confederate troops who fought in the engagement. The beginning of this account sets the stage by describing the key military movements leading up to the Battle of Wilson's Creek. It highlights the division of sentiments in Southwest Missouri during the Civil War, the arrival of Union troops in Springfield, and the subsequent preparations by Confederate forces. The narrative addresses key figures like General Lyon and Colonel Sigel, detailing their actions leading up to the battle and the atmosphere of anticipation and tension. The opening provides a clear foundation of the circumstances that culminated in one of the early and intense confrontations of the Civil War, piquing the reader's interest in the unfolding military strategies and the personal experiences of the soldiers involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
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| Subject |
Missouri -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
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| Subject |
Wilson's Creek, Battle of, Mo., 1861
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66250 |
| Release Date |
Sep 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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