The siege of Vicksburg, from the diary of Seth J. Wells by Seth J. Wells

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Author Wells, Seth J. (Seth James), 1842-1864
Author of introduction, etc. Krolik, Sarah Ewell
Other Bliss, May Wells
LoC No. 16000903
Title The siege of Vicksburg, from the diary of Seth J. Wells
Original Publication United States: Wm. H. Rowe,1915.
Note Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Siege of Vicksburg: From the Diary of Seth J. Wells" by Seth J. Wells is a historical account written during the early 20th century. It recounts the experiences of Wells, a soldier during the American Civil War, focusing specifically on the siege of the critical Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg. The diary offers an intimate glimpse into military life, detailing the daily struggles, camaraderie, and harsh realities faced by soldiers of the Union Army. The opening portion of the diary introduces the reader to Wells's experiences as he records the events from November 3, 1862, detailing the ongoing preparations and movements of his regiment, as well as the dynamics between old and new troops. Wells describes their encampments, the changing weather, and general drills while giving insights into the camaraderie and rivalry among soldiers. He also notes interactions with the townspeople and the difficulties of maintaining supplies. The narrative sets a vivid backdrop of daily life in wartime, characterized by resilience amidst the hardships of military service, foreshadowing the intense confrontations that are to come as they approach Vicksburg. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Subject Vicksburg (Miss.) -- History -- Siege, 1863
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EBook-No. 69151
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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