Bøger af William Sumner Dodge

A Waif of the War or, The History of the Seventy-Fifth Illinois Infantry is a book written by William Sumner Dodge. It tells the story of the Seventy-Fifth Illinois Infantry, a regiment that fought in the American Civil War. The book focuses on the experiences of one soldier, James Miller, who was orphaned as a child and joined the army at the age of sixteen. Through Miller's eyes, the reader learns about the battles and hardships faced by the regiment, as well as the camaraderie and bravery of the soldiers. The book also touches on the political and social climate of the time, including issues such as slavery and the role of women in the war effort. Overall, A Waif of the War provides a detailed and personal account of one soldier's experience in the Civil War.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.

""Robert Henry Hendershot: Or The Brave Drummer Boy Of The Rappahannock"" is a historical fiction book written by William Sumner Dodge and published in 1867. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the journey of a young drummer boy named Robert Henry Hendershot. Despite his young age and lack of combat experience, Robert is determined to serve his country and fight for what he believes in. He joins the Union Army and is quickly thrust into the chaos and violence of the battlefield. Along the way, he meets a number of interesting characters, including fellow soldiers and officers, and learns valuable lessons about courage, determination, and sacrifice. The book is a thrilling adventure that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the Civil War era. It is also a poignant reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought and died for their country during this tumultuous period in American history.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.

Title: A waif of the war, or, The history of the Seventy-fifth Illinois Infantry: embracing the entire campaigns of the Army of the Cumberland.Author: William Sumner DodgePublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP04425800CollectionID: CTRG03-B687PublicationDate: 18660101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: Collation: vii, [17]-241 p.; 22 cm