Opening Of The Mississippi : Or Two Years' Campaigning In The Southwest (1864)
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""Opening Of The Mississippi: Or Two Years������� Campaigning In The Southwest"" is a historical non-fiction book written by George W. Driggs and published in 1864. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences as a Union soldier during the American Civil War, specifically focusing on his two-year campaign in the Southwest region of the United States. Driggs describes the various battles and skirmishes he and his fellow soldiers engaged in, including the successful Union siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, which opened up the Mississippi River to Union control. The author also provides insights into the daily life of a soldier during the war, including the hardships they endured and the camaraderie they developed with their fellow soldiers. Overall, ""Opening Of The Mississippi"" offers a firsthand account of the Union's efforts to gain control of the Mississippi River and the Southwest region during the Civil War. It is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the Civil War and the experiences of soldiers during this time period.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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- ISBN-13: 9781166957100
- ISBN-10: 1166957101
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.33 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.47 pounds
- Page Count: 154
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