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Darnell, Elias, -1861 |
| Title |
A journal containing an accurate and interesting account of the hardships, sufferings, battles, defeat, and captivity of those heroic Kentucky volunteers and regulars, commanded by General Winchester, in the year 1812-13
Also, two narratives, by men that were wounded in the battles on the River Raisin, and taken captive by the Indians
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| Original Publication |
United States: Lippincott, Grambo, and Co.,1854.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A Journal Containing an Accurate and Interesting Account of the Hardships, Sufferings, Battles, Defeat, and Captivity of Those Heroic Kentucky Volunteers and Regulars, Commanded by General Winchester, in the Years 1812-13" by Elias Darnell is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the experiences of American soldiers during the War of 1812, particularly focusing on their campaigns, sufferings, and the battles they fought, along with personal narratives from soldiers who were wounded and captured. At the start, Darnell introduces his journal's purpose and the historical context leading to the war between the United States and Britain, highlighting the frustrations that spurred American soldiers to volunteer. The opening details the organization of troops in Kentucky, their initial march, and the disheartening news of General Hull's surrender at Detroit, which dampened the soldiers' spirits. As the journal progresses, the author recounts the challenges faced by the volunteers, such as inclement weather, scarce provisions, and the psychological toll of impending conflict, framing a vivid picture of the war experience alongside soldier's personal reflections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Personal narratives
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| Subject |
Kentucky. Militia
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69152 |
| Release Date |
Oct 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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