| Author |
Pittenger, William, 1840-1904 |
| LoC No. |
48041716
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| Title |
Daring and Suffering: A History of the Great Railroad Adventure
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Wolfgang Menges, Suzanne Shell and the Online
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| Summary |
"Daring and Suffering: A History of the Great Railroad Adventure" by Lieutenant William Pittenger is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative recounts an audacious military expedition during the American Civil War, specifically aimed at disrupting Confederate supply lines through a daring railroad operation. The account highlights the bravery and struggles faced by the adventurers involved in this bold scheme, set against the backdrop of wartime turbulence. At the start of the story, Pittenger reflects on the painful memories associated with his journey and the inevitability of sharing the remarkable yet harrowing details of the railroad adventure. He sets the stage by discussing the military situation in the Southwest and introduces the character of J. J. Andrews, the leader of the expedition. The narrative reveals the recruitment of men for the mission and their preparations to travel disguised as civilians to Chattanooga in a bid to seize a Confederate train and destroy critical infrastructure. It paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced, from navigating enemy territory to the emotional toll of potential failure, setting in motion the thrilling events that will unfold throughout the book. (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 |
Chattanooga Railroad Expedition, 1862
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20509 |
| Release Date |
Feb 2, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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