Bøger af Daniel Cooledge Fletcher

A personal memoir of the author's experiences living in California during the Civil War, including his observations on the politics and social issues of the time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Reminiscences Of California And The Civil War is a historical memoir written by Daniel Cooledge Fletcher in 1894. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences during the American Civil War and his time in California before and after the war. The memoir begins with Fletcher's arrival in California in 1854 and his experiences as a miner during the California Gold Rush. He then describes his involvement in the Civil War, including his enlistment in the Union Army and his participation in several battles. Fletcher's account gives readers a detailed look at the life of a soldier during the Civil War and the challenges they faced on and off the battlefield. He also provides insight into the political and social climate of the time, including the issue of slavery and the tensions between the North and South. After the war, Fletcher returned to California and became involved in politics, serving as a state senator and later as a judge. He also discusses the growth and development of California during this time period, including the impact of the transcontinental railroad and the rise of the agricultural industry. Overall, Reminiscences Of California And The Civil War is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the events and people that shaped the United States during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.