Capturing a Locomotive: A History of Secret Service in the Late War. by Pittenger
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"Capturing a Locomotive: A History of Secret Service in the Late War" by Rev. William Pittenger is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the daring exploits and secret missions undertaken during the American Civil War, particularly highlighting the Chattanooga Railroad Expedition and its significance. It delves into themes of bravery, deception, and the harsh realities faced by soldiers as they maneuvered through enemy lines. At
the start of the narrative, the author sets the scene in Tennessee during March 1862, introducing readers to the bustling activity around a bridge being rebuilt under the command of General O.M. Mitchel. The tone shifts as the protagonist learns about a clandestine mission led by Mr. Andrews, who aims to capture a Confederate train and disrupt vital supply lines. Countless dangers loom, from evading detection to the high stakes of warfare. The opening chapters detail the protagonist's resolve to join the dangerous venture, exploring the camaraderie among soldiers, the espionage elements of war, and the morally complex decisions faced by the men involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pittenger, William, 1840-1904 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 18018265 |
| Title | Capturing a Locomotive: A History of Secret Service in the Late War. |
| Note | First edition, 1863, and the editions of 1864 and 1887 appeared under title "Daring and suffering"; later editions have title: "The great locomotive chase". |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns |
| Subject | Chattanooga Railroad Expedition, 1862 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36752 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jul 21, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 513 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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