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Recollections Of A Virginian In The Mexican, Indian And Civil Wars

Recollections Of A Virginian In The Mexican, Indian And Civil Wars

Dabney Herndon Maury

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781432637651
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Recollections Of A Virginian In The Mexican, Indian And Civil Wars is a memoir written by Dabney Herndon Maury. The book chronicles Maury’s personal experiences during his service in three different wars - the Mexican War, the Indian Wars, and the American Civil War. Maury, a Virginian, provides a unique perspective on the conflicts he fought in, offering vivid and detailed accounts of battles and skirmishes he participated in. He also shares personal anecdotes and reflections on the people he met and the places he visited during his military service.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different war. In the first part, Maury recounts his experiences as a young officer in the Mexican War, including his involvement in the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma.The second part of the book covers Maury’s time serving in the Indian Wars, where he was stationed in Texas and fought against various Native American tribes. He discusses the challenges of fighting in unfamiliar terrain and the difficulties of dealing with hostile indigenous populations.The final part of the book is dedicated to Maury’s service in the American Civil War, where he fought for the Confederacy. He provides a detailed account of his involvement in several key battles, including the Battle of Fredericksburg and the Siege of Vicksburg.Overall, Recollections Of A Virginian In The Mexican, Indian And Civil Wars offers a fascinating firsthand account of three major conflicts in American history, as well as the experiences of a soldier who fought in all three.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.

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