Ball's Bluff: An Episode and Its Consequences to Some of Us by Peirson
"Ball's Bluff: An Episode and Its Consequences to Some of Us" by Charles Lawrence Peirson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the Battle of Ball's Bluff during the American Civil War, detailing the experiences of the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment, of which Peirson was a member. This narrative provides insights into the challenges faced by inexperienced Union troops and the consequences of the battle, both personaland strategic. The book details the chaotic events surrounding the Battle of Ball's Bluff, including the lack of proper planning and resources that led to a significant defeat for Union forces. Peirson narrates the skirmish, highlighting the confusion and miscommunication among generals and soldiers alike. He provides vivid accounts of the heroism displayed by his fellow soldiers, the tragic loss of lives, and his own eventual capture as a prisoner of war. As he reflects on the aftermath, Peirson combines personal anecdotes with broader Military observations, ultimately painting a picture of the struggle and sacrifice endured by soldiers during this tumultuous period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Peirson, Charles Lawrence, 1834- |
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| Title | Ball's Bluff: An Episode and Its Consequences to Some of Us |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Libby Prison |
| Subject | Ball's Bluff, Battle of, Va., 1861 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31319 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 108 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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