Travel, War, And Shipwreck (1880)

Travel, War, and Shipwreck is a book written by Parker Gillmore and published in 1880. The book is a collection of the author's personal experiences while traveling around the world, serving in the military during the American Civil War, and surviving a shipwreck.The book is divided into three parts, with each part focusing on a different aspect of the author's life. The first part of the book covers Gillmore's travels to various parts of the world, including Europe, Africa, and Asia. He describes the people, cultures, and landscapes he encounters on his journeys, providing vivid and detailed descriptions of his experiences.The second part of the book is dedicated to Gillmore's service in the military during the American Civil War. He served as a colonel in the Union Army and was involved in several key battles, including the siege of Charleston. Gillmore provides a firsthand account of the war, detailing the strategies and tactics used by both sides and the hardships endured by soldiers on both sides.The final part of the book recounts Gillmore's harrowing experience of surviving a shipwreck off the coast of Africa. He and his fellow passengers were stranded on a deserted island for several weeks before being rescued. Gillmore describes the challenges they faced, including finding food and water, building shelter, and dealing with the psychological toll of being stranded.Overall, Travel, War, and Shipwreck is a fascinating account of one man's adventurous life, filled with travel, war, and survival. Gillmore's vivid descriptions and firsthand experiences make for an engaging and entertaining read that provides a unique perspective on some of the most significant events of the 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.