Five Years in Texas by Thomas North
"Five Years in Texas" by Thomas North is a historical narrative written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the author's experiences and observations during his travels in Texas and Mexico from 1861 to 1866, a period marked by the American Civil War. The narrative provides insights into the social, political, and cultural landscapes of the region, alongside vivid personal anecdotes that capture the complexities of life during a tumultuous timein American history. At the start of "Five Years in Texas," the author introduces his impending journey to Texas amid the rising tensions leading to the Civil War. He recounts a heartfelt interview with his friend, Hon. Martin P. Sweet, who warns him against moving south, predicting impending conflict and danger across the Union. Despite grappling with foreboding, the author proceeds, and the narrative shifts to his journey, including a steamboat trip down the Mississippi River to New Orleans just as the secessionist fervor begins to swell. Through these vivid accounts, North not only details his personal travels but also reflects on the broader societal currents that shaped the South during this critical historical moment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | North, Thomas |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | rc01002559 |
| Title | Five Years in Texas Or, What you did not hear during the war from January 1861 to January 1866. A narrative of his travels, experiences, and observation |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F350.5: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | Texas -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Texas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49444 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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