A new spelling book : adapted to different classes of pupils : compiled with a view to render the arts of spelling and reading easy and pleasant to children
xi, [1], 13-633 p. incl. plates, front., plates, ports.
Notes
Other editions published under titles, "Battle field and prison pen," "Through the war and thrice a prisoner in rebel dungeons."
Contents
Contents : The Overt Act of Treason and It's effect North and South --- Advance of the Grand Army From Washington and It's Defeat at Bull Run --- Departure of McClellan's Army For the Peninsula --- Advance of McDowell From Washington --- The Seven Days Fight On the Peninsula -- My First Capture --- Army of The Potomac and McClellan's Defence of The Capital --- Extravagant Errors, Halleck and Stanton In Control --- General Lee's Invasion of Pennsylvania and The Battle of Gettysburg --- Northern Campaign, Confederate Authorities Desperate --- Battle of The Wilderness , Our Capture and Recapture --- Advance of Grant's Forces -- Andersonville --- Hanging of The Thieves --- Enlargement of Our Prison --- Andersonville In August --- Millen Prison --- Florence Prison --- St. John's Gollege Hospital
Summary
The author tells of his experiences in the Civil War, including time spent in Confederate prisons.
The English reader : or, Pieces in prose and poetry, from the best writers; designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; improve their language and sentiments, and to inculcate the most important principles of piety and virtue
Supplement: British constitution. Constitution of the United States. Declaration of independence. Proclamation of emancipation. Historic legends. Important events. Sovereigns and rulers.
The R. Theodore Bixlers' Collection of Lancaster Authors.
