A Picture of the Desolated States, and the Work of Restoration. 1865-1868In 'A Picture of the Desolated States, and the Work of Restoration. 1865-1868' by J. T. Trowbridge, the readers are transported to the post-Civil War era in the United States, providing a poignant and detailed account of the devastation caused by the war and the efforts towards rebuilding the nation. Trowbridge's literary style in this book is characterized by a combination of factual reporting and emotional storytelling, offering a unique perspective on the reconstruction period. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the challenges faced by the nation during that time. As a prominent author of the 19th century, Trowbridge's work reflects the social and political climate of the period, as well as his own personal experiences during the reconstruction efforts. His firsthand knowledge and deep empathy for the people affected by the war add a layer of authenticity to the narrative. 'A Picture of the Desolated States, and the Work of Restoration. 1865-1868' is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and the aftermath of the Civil War, offering a compelling account of a pivotal moment in the nation's history. |
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... horses, wagon-loads of promiscuously heaped household stuffs and farm produce,—men, women, children, riding, walking, running, driving or leading their bewildered four-footed chattels,—all rushing forward with clamor and alarm under ...
... horses, wagon-loads of promiscuously heaped household stuffs and farm produce,—men, women, children, riding, walking, running, driving or leading their bewildered four-footed chattels,—all rushing forward with clamor and alarm under ...
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... horses, what was to be expected from Lee's whole army? Resistance to the formidable advance of one hundred thousand disciplined troops was of course out of the question. The slowness, however, with which the people responded to the ...
... horses, what was to be expected from Lee's whole army? Resistance to the formidable advance of one hundred thousand disciplined troops was of course out of the question. The slowness, however, with which the people responded to the ...
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... horses, and broken wagons, and pieces of shells, and battered muskets, and everything of that kind, not to speak of the heaps of dead.” But now the tombstones have been replaced, the neat iron fences have been mostly repaired, and ...
... horses, and broken wagons, and pieces of shells, and battered muskets, and everything of that kind, not to speak of the heaps of dead.” But now the tombstones have been replaced, the neat iron fences have been mostly repaired, and ...
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... horse the Rebel rode was seen galloping with an empty saddle . " That's all I know about it . ” He fought until our forces were driven back in the afternoon . He had already received two slight wounds , and a third one through the arm ...
... horse the Rebel rode was seen galloping with an empty saddle . " That's all I know about it . ” He fought until our forces were driven back in the afternoon . He had already received two slight wounds , and a third one through the arm ...
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... horse and rode to Round Top. On the way I stopped at the historical peach-orchard, known as Sherfy's, where Sickles's Corps was repulsed, after a terrific conflict, on Thursday, the second day of the battle. The peaches were green on ...
... horse and rode to Round Top. On the way I stopped at the historical peach-orchard, known as Sherfy's, where Sickles's Corps was repulsed, after a terrific conflict, on Thursday, the second day of the battle. The peaches were green on ...
Contents
A NIGHT IN A TENNESSEE FARMHOUSE | |
THE FIELD OF SHILOH | |
WAITING FOR THE TRAIN AT MIDNIGHT | |
FROM CORINTH TO MEMPHIS | |
FREEDMENS SCHOOLS AND THE FREEDMENS BUREAU | |
DOWN THE MISSISSIPPI | |
IN AND ABOUT VICKSBURG | |
FREE LABOR IN MISSISSIPPI | |
A VISIT TO MOUNT VERNON | |
STATE PRIDE | |
THE FIELD OF FREDERICKSBURG | |
TO CHANCELLORSVILLE | |
THE WILDERNESS | |
SPOTTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE | |
THE FIELD OF SPOTTSYLVANIA | |
ON TO RICHMOND | |
THE BURNT DISTRICT | |
LIBBY CASTLE THUNDER AND BELLE ISLE | |
FEEDING THE DESTITUTE | |
THE UNION MEN OF RICHMOND | |
MARKETS AND FARMING | |
IN AND AROUND RICHMOND | |
PEOPLE AND POLITICS | |
FORTIFICATIONS DUTCH GAP FAIR OAKS | |
IN AND ABOUT PETERSBURG | |
JAMES RIVER AND FORTRESS MONROE | |
ABOUT HAMPTON | |
A GENERAL VIEW OF VIRGINIA | |
THE SWITZERLAND OF AMERICA | |
EAST TENNESSEE FARMERS | |
IN AND ABOUT CHATTANOOGA | |
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN | |
THE SOLDIERS CEMETERY | |
MISSION RIDGE AND CHICKAMAUGA | |
FROM CHATTANOOGA TO MURFREESBORO | |
STONE RIVER | |
THE HEART OF TENNESSEE | |
BY RAILROAD TO CORINTH | |
ON HORSEBACK FROM CORINTH | |
ZEEK | |
ZEEKS FAMILY | |
A RECONSTRUCTED STATE | |
A FEW WORDS ABOUT COTTON | |
DAVISS BEND GRAND GULF NATCHEZ | |
THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI | |
THE CRESCENT CITY | |
POLITICS FREE LABOR AND SUGAR | |
THE BATTLE OF MOBILE | |
MOBILE | |
ALABAMA PLANTERS | |
WILSONS RAID | |
IN AND ABOUT ATLANTA | |
DOWN IN MIDDLE GEORGIA | |
ANDERSONVILLE | |
SHERMAN IN MIDDLE GEORGIA | |
PLANTATION GLIMPSES | |
POLITICS AND FREE LABOR IN GEORGIA | |
SHERMAN IN EASTERN GEORGIA | |
A GLANCE AT SAVANNAH | |
CHARLESTON AND THE | |
A VISIT TO FORT SUMTER | |
A PRISON AND A PRISONER | |
THE SEA ISLANDS | |
A VISIT TO JAMES ISLAND | |
SHERMAN IN SOUTH CAROLINA | |
THE BURNING OF COLUMBIA | |
THE RIDE TO WINNSBORO | |
A GLIMPSE OF THE OLD NORTH STATE | |
CONCLUSIONS | |
A Picture of the Desolated States | |
RECONSTRUCTION | |
THE WORK OF RESTORATION | |
VOTES OF STATE LEGISLATURES ON THE FOURTEENTH CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT | |
SOCIAL CONDITION | |
IMPEACHMENT | |
APPENDIX SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF GENERAL U S GRANT | |
HON SCHUYLER COLFAX | |
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