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Book Synopsis Capturing a Locomotive (Abridged, Annotated) by : Reverend William Pittenger
Download or read book Capturing a Locomotive (Abridged, Annotated) written by Reverend William Pittenger and published by BIG BYTE BOOKS. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most thrilling and unusual missions in the American Civil War is told in detail in the account by William Pittenger, one of the participants. The mission? To disrupt rail communications in the Confederacy. And along the way...steal a locomotive. This fast-paced, well-written story is a true as the good (later) Reverend Pittenger could write it. The tale needed no embellishment because the facts alone are incredible. Later captured, sentenced to die, and held in appalling conditions in Confederate prisons, Pittenger also relates the story of his and his comrades' survival, escape, and eventual repatriation. For less than you'd spend on gas going to the library, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.
Book Synopsis Capturing a Locomotive (Abridged, Annotated) by : Reverend William Pittenger
Download or read book Capturing a Locomotive (Abridged, Annotated) written by Reverend William Pittenger and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-09 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most thrilling and unusual missions in the American Civil War is told in detail in the account by William Pittenger, one of the participants. The mission? To disrupt rail communications in the Confederacy. And along the way...steal a locomotive.This fast-paced, well-written story is a true as the good (later) Reverend Pittenger could write it. The tale needed no embellishment because the facts alone are incredible.Later captured, sentenced to die, and held in appalling conditions in Confederate prisons, Pittenger also relates the story of his and his comrades' survival, escape, and eventual repatriation.
Book Synopsis Four Years in the Saddle: 1861~1865 (Abridged, Annotated) by : Harry Gilmor
Download or read book Four Years in the Saddle: 1861~1865 (Abridged, Annotated) written by Harry Gilmor and published by BIG BYTE BOOKS. This book was released on with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harry Gilmor started out in Baltimore but at the outbreak of the American Civil War, immediately lent his sympathies to the Confederate cause. Twice captured and held prisoners by Union forces, he nevertheless along the way fought in many battles, including at Gettysburg and actions against General Phil Sheridan's forces in the Shenandoah Valley. As a major, he commanded the First Maryland Cavalry and Second Maryland Cavalry, supporting Brig. Gen. George Steuart's infantry brigade. Remarkably, after the war, he became president of a veterans group that included old soldiers from the Union and the Confederate armies. He also became the Baltimore City Police Commissioner from 1874 to 1879. He succumbed to complications of a war wound when he was only 45 years old. For the first time, this long-out-of-print book is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE or download a sample.
Book Synopsis Moving the Union Army (Abridged, Annotated) by : General Herman Haupt
Download or read book Moving the Union Army (Abridged, Annotated) written by General Herman Haupt and published by BIG BYTE BOOKS. This book was released on with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though his name is not recognized by more than a handful of Americans, he revolutionized the way large armies and equipment were moved in wartime. He offered to work without rank or pay but eventually accepted a commission...with conditions as told in this book. The fascinating story of how the largest army in history to that date was almost miraculously moved from place to place during the American Civil War is revealed in this volume by General Herman Haupt. He was also key to understanding how the Confederate armies moved and warned General Meade of the impending approach to Gettysburg by Robert E. Lee. Of special interest is Haupt's assessments of the generals and men he worked with during the war, including Lincoln, Grant, Meade, Hooker, Burnside, and more. A successful businessman before and after the war, General Haupt was still working at age 85, when this book was first published. Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.
Book Synopsis Kilpatrick and Our Cavalry (Abridged, Annotated) by : James Moore
Download or read book Kilpatrick and Our Cavalry (Abridged, Annotated) written by James Moore and published by BIG BYTE BOOKS. This book was released on 1865-01-01 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fearless, ambitious, political, and not beloved by the men in his command, Major-General Hugh Judson Kilpatrick was nicknamed "Kill Cavalry." He was the first Union officer to be wounded in the war. He fought with great tenacity and aggressiveness, leading his men sometimes to feel assured he was leading them to suicide. But he was an instrument of destruction used again and again by the Union leadership. In this biography of his military career, his comrade in the field, Dr. James Moore, takes a very affectionate and highly-regarded view of Kilpatrick. For the first time, this long-out-of-print book is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE or download a sample.
Book Synopsis A Surgeon of the Eighth Illinois Cavalry (Abridged, Annotated) by : Dr. Abner Hard
Download or read book A Surgeon of the Eighth Illinois Cavalry (Abridged, Annotated) written by Dr. Abner Hard and published by BIG BYTE BOOKS. This book was released on 2016-11-16 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the regimental surgeon for the Eighth Cavalry during the American Civil War, Dr. Abner Hard saw it all. His troops were at Manassas, Gettysburg, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Boonesboro, Brandy Station, Fredericksburg, and more. When the bullets stopped, Dr. Hard took upon himself the task of documenting the privations, sorrows, and bravery of the fighting men of the Eighth during their long years of war. With detail, humor, and insight, he covered the ground well in the 1868 publication about the boys in blue that he knew. Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers, tablets, and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.
Book Synopsis Partisan Life with Mosby's Rangers (Abridged, Annotated) by : Major John Scott
Download or read book Partisan Life with Mosby's Rangers (Abridged, Annotated) written by Major John Scott and published by BIG BYTE BOOKS. This book was released on with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Singleton Mosby's Rangers bedeviled the Union army for four long years. The Rangers were what we would today call guerillas; units that could make fast raids and get away before the enemy could react. This highly-successful unit became legendary during the war and continues to be an object of fascination by scholars and enthusiasts of the period into the 21st century. This is the official memoir of Mosby's command, written with his cooperation after the war. The author of this work, John Scott, wrote the Partisan Ranger Law in 1862. John Singleton Mosby was a remarkable individual. Highly intelligent, educated, and modest, he held the respect of many on both sides of the war. After the Civil War, he became a Republican and a supporter of Ulysses S. Grant. Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.
Book Synopsis Echoes of the Civil War as I Hear Them: (Abridged, Annotated) by : Michael Hendrick Fitch
Download or read book Echoes of the Civil War as I Hear Them: (Abridged, Annotated) written by Michael Hendrick Fitch and published by BIG BYTE BOOKS. This book was released on 1905-01-01 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chickamauga, Stone River, Kennesaw Mountain, Atlanta, and Sherman's March to the Sea. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Hendrick Fitch was at all of them and more. Looking back 40 years, he recounts the battles, the humorous tales, the anecdotes of Grant and other famous soldiers whom he met, and simple soldier stories. "As we crossed a creek before arriving at the battlefield, the horses all stopped to drink. Grant pulled out his match-box and lighted a cigar. While he was doing this, his horse let fly with his hind foot at [Baldy] Smith’s horse. Whereupon Smith hit Grant’s horse across the rump with his stick and at the same time made some familiar remark to Grant about riding such a vicious horse. I was looking intently at Grant at the time and was struck with his perfect stolid indifference. He never for an instant changed the position of his hand or head in lighting his cigar, nor said a word, nor did he seem conscious of the episode, though his horse moved up suddenly. I thought it very characteristic of his qualities as a soldier." Front-line letters, diaries, and stories of the Civil War bring an immediacy to a long-ago event and connect us to these everyday men and women who lived it. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.
Book Synopsis Quicklet on Suzanne Collins' Catching Fire (CliffNotes-like Book Summary and Analysis) by : Stephanie Seales
Download or read book Quicklet on Suzanne Collins' Catching Fire (CliffNotes-like Book Summary and Analysis) written by Stephanie Seales and published by Hyperink Inc. This book was released on 2012-07-30 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay, the three books that comprise The Hunger Games Trilogy, have more than 26 million copies in print, topping bestseller lists, and have captured the nation’s attention. Catching Fire, the eagerly awaited sequel to Suzanne Collins’ 2008, The Hunger Games, was published September 1, 2009, with an initial printing of 350,000 books. There are now more than 750,000 copies of Catching Fire in print. With the release of the movie version of The Hunger Games, and the forthcoming movie adaptation of both Catching Fire and Mockingjay, the cultural relevance of these books is poised to skyrocket. What many people do not know about The Hunger Games books is that the series comes from a long line of ancestors. While other dystopias like 1984 andFarenheit 451 may immediately spring to mind, there are other, older works which served as an inspiration for the series. Suzanne Collins cites the Greek myth, Theseus and the Minotaur, and the story of Spartacus as influencing her stories. The actual idea for the Hunger Games trilogy came to Collins as she flipped channels between reality TV and actual coverage of the war in Afghanistan. That tension, the line between what is seen on screen and what is real, is clear throughout the series. The Hunger Games books are the third children’s, and second YA (young adult) book series in recent years to capture a large child, teen, and adult audience (with the Harry Potter series and the Twilight quartet preceding). To understand the wide appeal of the Hunger Games books, we can look the issues the books grapple with. Ignoring the conventions of what topics are appropriate in children’s literature, Collins’ trilogy examines taboo subjects like the ethics of war, PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder), extreme poverty, starvation, and systematic oppression. Collins’ does not flinch from exploring these issues with her audience and that openness that has brought the books an impressively diverse readership. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK Chapters 19–27 Being an experienced swimmer, Katniss is one of the first to reach the Cornucopia. There she nearly attacks Finnick but sees him wearing Finnick’s bracelet—a clear indication that she is to ally with him. Finnick retrieves Peeta (who cannot swim) and together with Mags they enter the jungle. It doesn’t take Katniss long to identify the force field at the edge of the arena and recognize that the arena is round. When a deadly fog begins to cause them to affect their nerves, Peeta is unable to walk. Finnick carries him and Katniss carries Mags, but when Katniss and Finnick grow too numbed by the fog to carry both Peeta and Mags, Mags walks into the fog, effectively killing herself. Eventually the fog recedes and Katniss discovers saltwater leeches the poison left by the fog. Later, when they are all recovered, Peeta is attacked by savage monkeys and one of the District 6 morphlings saves him, dying in his place. Johanna Mason along with Beetee and Wiress join the alliance. Wiress, who appears mentally unstable, continues to repeat “Tick Tock”. Her words appear to have no meaning until they lead to Katniss’ realization that the arena is a clock with each “hour” section holding a new horror. The next day they go back to the Cornucopia where they are attacked by the Careers. Wiress is killed and Finnick takes a knife in order to deflect a spear aimed at Peeta. At this point, Katniss realizes the other tributes are sacrificing themselves to ensure Peeta’s safety and assumes it is an extension of Haymitch’s promise to her... ...buy the book to keep reading!
Book Synopsis Orphan Train: by Christina Baker Kline | Summary & Analysis by : Elite Summaries
Download or read book Orphan Train: by Christina Baker Kline | Summary & Analysis written by Elite Summaries and published by Elite Summaries. This book was released on with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Molly Ayer is getting close to being too old for the foster care system. Amidst all the uncertainties in her life, she found a community service position to assist an elderly woman, Vivian, clean out her home. The only thing keeping her out from juvie, sorting through Vivian’s belongings and memories brought a sudden realization in Molly’s mind: that she and Vivian are similar in so many ways. Being a Penobscot Indian herself, Molly sees her journey and struggle in Vivian’s earlier age where she was put on a train filled with hundreds of children to the Midwest, full of uncertainties and luck for her future. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 11.0px 'Trebuchet MS'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} “Orphan Train” seeks to entice the readers in feeling Molly’s life struggles where she kept her grace and strength despite everything. Alluding to the most secret part of history, Kline draws attention to Minnesota’s Depression-era while covering a rarely discussed portion of American history. This book teaches the reader to stay put through loss while maintaining adaptability and courage. All and all, Orphan Train provides a comparison between the American past and present portrayed through two steadfast, courageous women. Superbly composed and incredibly moving, Orphan Train captures the heart and mind of the readers through the intensity of Molly and Vivian’s journey. Intriguing, warm, and inspirational, the intertwined tales of these two strong women will definitely please readers who are looking for an inspirational new read. Definitely, a must-read for the years to come.
Book Synopsis A Murder on the North London Train (Abridged, Annotated) by : H.B. Irving
Download or read book A Murder on the North London Train (Abridged, Annotated) written by H.B. Irving and published by BIG BYTE BOOKS. This book was released on with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the night of Saturday, the 9th of July, 1864, a suburban train on the North London Railway left its station. At the last station two bank clerks opened the door of a compartment of an empty first-class carriage. The two men had hardly sat down when one called the other’s attention to some blood on his hand. It was one of the most sensational and celebrated cases of the 19th century. A man was murdered on a British railway car—something that had never happened before. The suspect had fled to America. In this exciting and fascinating account of the capture, extradition, and trial of Franz Müller, you'll follow along through the entire process. In the end, he was hanged—but was he guilty. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones.
Book Synopsis Summary and Analysis of The Underground Railroad by : Worth Books
Download or read book Summary and Analysis of The Underground Railroad written by Worth Books and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Underground Railroad tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Colson Whitehead’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead includes: Historical context Chapter-by-chapter summaries Analysis of the main characters Themes and symbols Important quotes Fascinating trivia Glossary of terms Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead: Colson Whitehead’s National Book Award–winning The Underground Railroad is a bold, original, and unflinchingly brutal portrait of slavery during the darkest period in American history. On the cusp of womanhood, Cora is a runaway slave, pursued by her memories of abuse and abandonment, and by the implacable and notoriously cruel slave hunter known as Ridgeway. Her journey on the Underground Railroad—in Whitehead’s conceit, a literal, subterranean railway—propels her journey across a dangerous landscape in search of freedom. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.
Book Synopsis Kentucky Cavaliers: By a Rebel Cavalryman (Abridged, Annotated) by : George Dallas Mosgrove
Download or read book Kentucky Cavaliers: By a Rebel Cavalryman (Abridged, Annotated) written by George Dallas Mosgrove and published by BIG BYTE BOOKS. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They were the epitome of Southern dash and chivalry, modern cavaliers in the modern American Civil War. George Dallas Mosgrove became one of them when he mounted a charger in Kentucky and rode off to Dixie to serve the cause of the Confederacy. Only eighteen years old, Mosgrove fought with some of the leading lights of the Southern cause as he risked life and limb with his comrades in battle. In a work of great affection and erudition that took him years to write, Mosgrove tells the true story of his time in arms with the Fourth Kentucky Cavalry Regiment. After the war, Mosgrove became a lawyer, got married and had a family, and published this work in 1895. Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers, tablets, and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.
Book Synopsis Safety, Reliability and Risk Analysis by : Sebastian Martorell
Download or read book Safety, Reliability and Risk Analysis written by Sebastian Martorell and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-09-10 with total page 3512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Safety, Reliability and Risk Analysis. Theory, Methods and Applications contains the papers presented at the joint ESREL (European Safety and Reliability) and SRA-Europe (Society for Risk Analysis Europe) Conference (Valencia, Spain, 22-25 September 2008). The book covers a wide range of topics, including: Accident and Incident Investigation; Crisi
Book Synopsis Greenhouse Gas Legislation: Summary and Analysis of H.R. 2454 as Reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce by : Mark Holt
Download or read book Greenhouse Gas Legislation: Summary and Analysis of H.R. 2454 as Reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce written by Mark Holt and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A report on H.R. 2454, the Amer. Clean Energy and Security Act. The bill would amend the Clean Air Act to establish a cap-and-trade system designed to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 17% below 2005 levels by 2020 and 83% below 2005 levels by 2050. The market-based approach would establish a cap on the emissions and would allow trading of emissions permits (¿allowances¿). The bill contains energy efficiency provisions that cover grants, standards, rebates and other programs for bldgs., lighting and commercial equip., water-using equip., wood stoves, industrial equip., and healthcare facilities. It contains provisions related to vehicles and fuels, incl. incentives to produce plug-in vehicles and other advanced technology vehicles. Illustrations.
Book Synopsis Summary, Analysis & Review of Candice Millard’s Hero of the Empire by Instaread by : Instaread
Download or read book Summary, Analysis & Review of Candice Millard’s Hero of the Empire by Instaread written by Instaread and published by Instaread. This book was released on 2016-10-23 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary, Analysis & Review of Candice Millard’s Hero of the Empire by Instaread Preview: Candice Millard’s Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape and the Making of Winston Churchill is an account of future British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s rise to fame during the Second Boer War. It focuses on Churchill’s early career as a war journalist and particularly on his daring escape from a Boer prisoner of war camp. That escape propelled him to national fame and launched his political career. Churchill was born in 1874 into a world dominated by the British Empire. His father, Lord Randolph Churchill, was a brilliant politician whose career was cut short by his irascibility. He died after an undiagnosed illness and erratic behavior when Churchill was 21. Churchill’s mother Jennie was a breathtakingly beautiful socialite who was widely known to have had many affairs including a possible liaison with the Prince of Wales. Churchill was certain from a young age that he was… PLEASE NOTE: This is a Summary, Analysis & Review of the book and NOT the original book. Inside this Summary, Analysis & Review of Candice Millard’s Hero of the Empire by Instaread · Summary of the Book · Important People · Character Analysis · Analysis of the Themes and Author’s Style About the Author With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways, summary and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways and analyze them for your convenience. Visit our website at instaread.co.
Book Synopsis Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith (Book Analysis) by : Bright Summaries
Download or read book Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith (Book Analysis) written by Bright Summaries and published by BrightSummaries.com. This book was released on 2019-03-28 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the more straightforward side of Strangers on a Train with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith, which tells the story of two men whose lives become intertwined as a result of a chilling pact. Charles Anthony Bruno strikes up a conversation with the young architect Guy Haines and tells him that he can kill his wife, who he wants to divorce so that he can marry someone else, if Guy will kill Bruno’s father. Despite Guy’s reluctance, Bruno forges ahead with the scheme, drawing the two men ever deeper into a morass of guilt and paranoia. Strangers on a Train was Patricia Highsmith’s first novel, and its film adaptation by Alfred Hitchcock catapulted her to fame. Her reputation only grew with her subsequent novels, including the series of thrillers starring the charming murderer Tom Ripley. Find out everything you need to know about Strangers on a Train in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
