From Bull Run To Appomattox: A Boy's View (1908) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163971994)

From Bull Run to Appomattox: A Boy's View is a historical memoir written by Luther W. Hopkins and published in 1908. The book recounts the author's experiences as a young boy during the American Civil War. Hopkins was just 11 years old when the war began, and he lived in the town of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Despite being too young to fight, Hopkins was deeply affected by the war and witnessed many of its key events.The book is divided into chapters that cover different phases of the war, from the early battles at Bull Run and Antietam to the final surrender at Appomattox. Hopkins provides a vivid and personal account of these events, describing what it was like to live through them as a child. He also includes anecdotes and stories about the people he met and the places he visited during the war.Throughout the book, Hopkins expresses his strong support for the Union cause and his admiration for the soldiers who fought for it. He also reflects on the impact that the war had on his own life and on the country as a whole. From Bull Run to Appomattox: A Boy's View is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Civil War from the point of view of a young observer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

Author: Luther W. Hopkins
ISBN-10: 1163971995
ISBN-13: 9781163971994
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d