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George Alfred Townsend was a special war correspondent for the Philadelphia Press and New York Herald during the Civil War. He followed McClellan's Army of the Potomac and Pope's Army of Virginia in the spring and summer of 1862, filing dozens of dispatches to his editors. Finally, after suffering from the effects of 'swamp fever, ' he took a two-year break in Europe, where he lectured about his experiences. Townsend returned to the war front in 1865 and - assuming the pen name of "GATH" - was the first correspondent to describe the war's climax at Five Forks. He released his memoir in 1866, detailing his personal experiences and recollections of the Civil War and those dramatic days. This Hardtack Books reissue of Campaigns of a Non-Combatant is not a facsimile of the original work. Instead, it reimagines Townsend's work in a modern font with dozens of illustrations and editorial footnotes that contextualize the original narrative.

"The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth" is a compelling historical account written by George Alfred Townsend. In this gripping narrative, Townsend delves into the intriguing life and fateful actions of one of America's most notorious figures, John Wilkes Booth. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Townsend unveils the complex motivations, personal struggles, and ideological beliefs that shaped Booth's path towards the tragic assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. From Booth's upbringing in a prominent acting family to his radicalization and ultimate act of violence, the book explores the events leading up to the fateful night at Ford's Theatre and the subsequent manhunt for Booth's capture. With an eye for detail and a deep understanding of the historical context, Townsend paints a comprehensive portrait of Booth, shedding light on the societal, political, and personal factors that culminated in this infamous crime. "The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth" offers readers a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of one of the darkest chapters in American history.

Tales of the Chesapeake is a book written by George Alfred Townsend, a prominent American journalist and author of the 19th century. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the Chesapeake Bay, a large estuary on the eastern coast of the United States. The stories in the book are set in the 19th century and depict the lives of the people who lived in and around the Chesapeake Bay. The characters in the stories are fishermen, sailors, farmers, and other working-class people who made their living from the sea and the land. The stories are written in a descriptive and engaging style that captures the beauty and ruggedness of the Chesapeake Bay region. The author uses vivid imagery to bring the characters and their surroundings to life, painting a picture of a world that is both harsh and beautiful. Some of the stories in the book are based on real events, while others are fictional. They cover a range of themes, including love, loss, adventure, and the struggle for survival. Overall, Tales of the Chesapeake is a captivating collection of stories that provides a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in this unique and fascinating region of the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, culture, and literature.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.

Every generation has dates that are etched into people's minds so deeply that they all know exactly where they were when that day's momentous event happened, like 9/11 and the killing of John F. Kennedy. In the days of our Civil War, the date etched into people's minds was when President Abraham Lincoln was shot dead as he attended the play "Our American Cousin" at the Ford Theater, on April the 14th, 1865 at the Ford Theater. This book chronicles the events leading up to the assassination, and to the deaths of the killer John Wilkes Booth on April the 26th of that same year, and the subsequent hangings of the other conspirators on July the 7th.

Townsend was a noted American war correspondent who wrote dispatches, travelogues, and other types of historical fiction dealing with America. He was also an acquaintance of Mark Twain's.

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Townsend was a noted American war correspondent who wrote dispatches, travelogues, and other types of historical fiction dealing with America. He was also an acquaintance of Mark Twain's. From the intro: "So far from the first tale in this book being of political motive, it was written among the subjects of it, and read to several of them in 1864. Perhaps the only souvenir of refugee and "skedaddler" life abroad during the war ever published, its preservation may one day be useful in the socialistic archives of the South, to whose posterity slavery will seem almost a mythical thing. With as little bias in the second tale, I have etched the young Northern truant abroad during the secession. The closing tale, more recently written, in the midst of constant toil and travel, is an attempt to recall an old suburb, now nearly erased and illegible by the extension of a great city, and may be considered a home American picture about contemporary with the European tales."

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""The Entailed Hat; Or Patty Cannon�������s Times: A Romance"" by George Alfred Townsend is a historical fiction novel set in the early 19th century in the United States. The book follows the story of a young woman named Patty Cannon, who becomes a notorious criminal and slave trader. The novel begins with Patty as a young girl, growing up on a farm in Maryland. She is orphaned at a young age and forced to work for a wealthy family. After being mistreated for years, Patty runs away and becomes involved in the underground world of slave trading. As Patty rises in power and wealth, she becomes more ruthless and violent, committing numerous crimes and murders. The book also explores the social and political climate of the time, including the issue of slavery and the tensions between the North and South. The story is told through the perspective of several different characters, including Patty herself, a young lawyer named Richard, and a slave named Mingo. The book is filled with suspense, action, and drama, as the characters navigate their way through a dangerous and complex world. Overall, ""The Entailed Hat; Or Patty Cannon�������s Times: A Romance"" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores a dark period in American history. It offers a unique perspective on the issue of slavery and the lengths some people were willing to go to maintain their power and wealth.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.

Poetical Addresses of Geo. Alfred Townsend by George Alfred Townsend. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1881 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

From the book first published in 1865, Over 100 illustrations and 150 pages of explanatory text.

Lewis "Lew" Wallace (April 10, 1827 - February 15, 1905) was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, governor of the New Mexico Territory, politician, diplomat, and author from Indiana. Among his novels and biographies, Wallace is best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880), a bestselling novel that has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century." Wallace's military career included service in the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. He was appointed Indiana's adjutant general and commanded the 11th Indiana Infantry Regiment. Wallace, who attained the rank of major general, participated in the Battle of Fort Donelson, the Battle of Shiloh, and the Battle of Monocacy. He also served on the military commission for the trials of the Lincoln assassination conspirators, and presided over the military investigation of Henry Wirz, a Confederate commandant of the Andersonville prison camp. Wallace resigned from the U.S. Army in November 1865 and briefly served as a major general in the Mexican army, before returning to the United States. Wallace was appointed governor of the New Mexico Territory (1878-81) and served as U.S. minister to the Ottoman Empire (1881-85). Wallace retired to his home in Crawfordsville, Indiana, where he continued to write until his death in 1905.

Lost Abroad is a novel written by George Alfred Townsend and published in 1870. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Harold, who travels to Europe with his wealthy uncle. However, when they arrive in Paris, Harold's uncle suddenly disappears, leaving him alone and without any resources.Determined to find his uncle, Harold sets out on a journey across Europe, encountering a variety of characters and situations along the way. He faces numerous challenges, including language barriers, cultural differences, and the dangers of traveling alone in unfamiliar territory.As he travels deeper into Europe, Harold begins to uncover clues about his uncle's disappearance, and he eventually discovers a shocking truth that changes everything he thought he knew about his family.Lost Abroad is a thrilling adventure story that offers a vivid portrayal of Europe in the late 19th century. It explores themes of family, identity, and the challenges of navigating unfamiliar cultures and landscapes. With its engaging characters and fast-paced plot, this novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.

Poems by George Alfred Townsend. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1862 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

Full Title: "The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth, With a Full Sketch of The Conspiracy of Which He was The Leader, and The Pursuit, Trial and Execution of His Accomplices"Description: "The Making of the Modern Law: Trials, 1600-1926" collection provides descriptions of the major trials from over 300 years, with official trial documents, unofficially published accounts of the trials, briefs and arguments and more. Readers can delve into sensational trials as well as those precedent-setting trials associated with key constitutional and historical issues and discover, including the Amistad Slavery case, the Dred Scott case and Scopes "monkey" trial."Trials" provides unfiltered narrative into the lives of the trial participants as well as everyday people, providing an unparalleled source for the historical study of sex, gender, class, marriage and divorce.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++MonographNew York City BarNew York: Dick & Fitzgerald, Publishers, 1865

""Mrs. Reynolds and Hamilton: A Romance"" is a novel written by George Alfred Townsend. The story follows the lives of two characters, Mrs. Reynolds and Hamilton, who fall in love despite the societal norms and expectations of their time. Mrs. Reynolds is a wealthy widow who is considered to be past her prime, while Hamilton is a young and ambitious lawyer. The two meet by chance and are immediately drawn to each other, but their relationship is met with disapproval from those around them. Despite the obstacles they face, Mrs. Reynolds and Hamilton continue to pursue their love for each other, leading to a dramatic and emotional conclusion. The novel explores themes of love, class, and social expectations in the 19th century. Written in a romantic style, ""Mrs. Reynolds and Hamilton: A Romance"" is a captivating tale of forbidden love that will leave readers rooting for the couple until the very end.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.

Katy of Catoctin, Or, The Chain-breakers, a National Romance by George Alfred Townsend. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1886 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth is an American history classic by George Alfred Townsend. Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday. At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office. John Wilkes Booth (May 10, 1838 - April 26, 1865) was an American actor and assassin, who murdered President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. on April 14, 1865. Booth was a member of the prominent 19th-century Booth theatrical family from Maryland and, by the 1860s, was a well-known actor.[1] He was also a Confederate sympathizer, vehement in his denunciation of Lincoln, and strongly opposed to the abolition of slavery in the United States. Booth and a group of co-conspirators originally plotted to kidnap Lincoln but later planned to kill him, Vice President Andrew Johnson, and Secretary of State William H. Seward in a bid to help the Confederacy's cause. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia had surrendered four days earlier, but Booth believed that the American Civil War was not yet over because Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston's army was still fighting the Union Army. Of the conspirators, only Booth was completely successful in carrying out his part of the plot. He shot Lincoln once in the back of the head, and the President died the next morning. Seward was severely wounded but recovered, and Vice President Johnson was never attacked at all. Following the assassination, Booth fled on horseback to southern Maryland, eventually making his way to a farm in rural northern Virginia 12 days later, where he was tracked down. Booth's companion gave himself up, but Booth refused and was shot by Boston Corbett, a Union soldier, after the barn in which he was hiding was set ablaze. Eight other conspirators or suspects were tried and convicted, and four were hanged shortly thereafter. On April 12, 1865, Booth heard the news that Robert E. Lee had surrendered at Appomattox Court House. He told Louis J. Weichmann, a friend of John Surratt and a boarder at Mary Surratt's house, that he was done with the stage and that the only play he wanted to present henceforth was Venice Preserv'd. Weichmann did not understand the reference; Venice Preserv'd is about an assassination plot. Booth's scheme to kidnap Lincoln was no longer feasible with the Union Army's capture of Richmond and Lee's surrender, and he changed his goal to assassination. The previous day, Booth was in the crowd outside the White House when Lincoln gave an impromptu speech from his window. Lincoln stated that he was in favor of granting suffrage to the former slaves, and Booth declared that it would be the last speech that Lincoln would ever make. On the morning of Good Friday, April 14, 1865, Booth went to Ford's Theatre to get his mail. While there, he was told by John Ford's brother that President and Mrs. Lincoln would be attending the play Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre that evening, accompanied by Gen. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant.[102] He immediately set about making plans for the assassination, which included making arrangements with livery stable owner James W. Pumphrey for a getaway horse and an escape route. Booth informed Powell, Herold, and Atzerodt of his intention to kill Lincoln. He assigned Powell to assassinate Secretary of State William H. Seward and Atzerodt to assassinate Vice President Andrew Johnson. Herold would assist in their escape into Virginia.

""Events At The National Capital And The Campaign Of 1876"" is a historical book written by George Alfred Townsend in 1876. The book is a detailed account of the political events that took place in the United States capital during the presidential campaign of 1876. Townsend, a prominent journalist and author of the time, provides an in-depth analysis of the political climate, the campaigns of both parties, and the major players involved in the election. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the campaign. The first chapter provides an overview of the political situation in the country at the time, including the economic conditions and the major issues of the day. The following chapters delve into the campaigns of the Republican and Democratic parties, including their strategies, speeches, and rallies. Townsend also provides insight into the key figures of the election, including the presidential candidates Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel J. Tilden, as well as other notable politicians and journalists of the time. The book also covers the election results and the aftermath of the campaign.Overall, ""Events At The National Capital And The Campaign Of 1876"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the political history of the United States. Townsend's thorough research and detailed analysis provide a fascinating look into the political landscape of the late 19th century.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.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1888 Edition.

""Katy of Catoctin; Or The Chain-Breakers: A National Romance"" is a novel written by George Alfred Townsend. The story is set in the United States during the 19th century and follows the life of Katy, a young girl who is born into slavery. Despite the hardships and challenges she faces, Katy is determined to break free from the chains of slavery and live a life of freedom. Along the way, she meets a group of abolitionists who help her in her quest for freedom, including a young man named Jack who becomes her friend and ally. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey to escape slavery and find a new life in the North. The novel explores themes of slavery, freedom, and the fight for equality, and is a powerful portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans 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.

Levi Parsons Morton (May 16, 1824 - May 16, 1920) was a Representative from New York and the 22nd Vice President of the United States (1889-93). He later served as the 31st Governor of New York.Morton was born in Shoreham, Addison County, Vermont. His parents were the Reverend Daniel Oliver Morton (1788-1852), a Congregationalist minister of old New England stock, and Lucretia Parsons (1789-1862). His older brother, David Oliver Morton (1815-59), was Mayor of Toledo, Ohio, from 1849 to 1850. He left school early and worked as a clerk in a general store in Enfield, Massachusetts, taught school in Boscawen, New Hampshire, engaged in mercantile pursuits in Hanover, New Hampshire, moved to Boston, entered the dry-goods business in New York City, and engaged in banking there. He was an unsuccessful candidate for election in 1876 to the 45th Congress, but he was appointed by President Rutherford B. Hayes to be an honorary commissioner to the Paris Exhibition of 1878. Benjamin Harrison (August 20, 1833 - March 13, 1901) was the 23rd President of the United States (1889-93); he was the grandson of the ninth President, William Henry Harrison. Before ascending to the presidency, Harrison established himself as a prominent local attorney, Presbyterian church leader and politician in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the American Civil War, he served the Union as a colonel and on February 14, 1865 was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a brevet brigadier general of volunteers to rank from January 23, 1865. After the war, he unsuccessfully ran for the governorship of Indiana. He was later elected to the U.S. Senate by the Indiana legislature. A Republican, Harrison was elected to the presidency in 1888, defeating the Democratic incumbent Grover Cleveland. Hallmarks of his administration included unprecedented economic legislation, including the McKinley Tariff, which imposed historic protective trade rates, and the Sherman Antitrust Act; Harrison facilitated the creation of the National Forests through an amendment to the Land Revision Act of 1891. He also substantially strengthened and modernized the Navy, and conducted an active foreign policy. He proposed, in vain, federal education funding as well as voting rights enforcement for African Americans during his administration. Due in large part to surplus revenues from the tariffs, federal spending reached one billion dollars for the first time during his term. The spending issue in part led to the defeat of the Republicans in the 1890 mid-term elections. Harrison was defeated by Cleveland in his bid for re-election in 1892, due to the growing unpopularity of the high tariff and high federal spending. He then returned to private life in Indianapolis but later represented the Republic of Venezuela in an international case against the United Kingdom. In 1900, he traveled to Europe as part of the case and, after a brief stay, returned to Indianapolis. He died the following year of complications from influenza. Although many have praised Harrison's commitment to African Americans' voting rights, scholars and historians generally regard his administration as below-average, and rank him in the bottom half among U.S. presidents. George Alfred Townsend (January 30, 1841 - April 15, 1914), was a noted war correspondent during the American Civil War, and a later novelist. Townsend wrote under the pen name "Gath", which was derived by adding an "H" to his initials, and inspired by the biblical passage II Samuel 1:20, "Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askalon." Lewis "Lew" Wallace (April 10, 1827 - February 15, 1905) was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, governor of the New Mexico Territory,