Loss of the Sultana and Reminiscences of Survivors

Autori

• David Madden

Parametri

• 426 pagine
• 15 ore di lettura

• Guerra di Secessione (1861-1865)

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Focusing on a tragic maritime disaster, this collection presents first-hand accounts of the Sultana explosion on April 27, 1865, which claimed over 1,700 lives, primarily Union soldiers returning home after imprisonment. The narrative highlights the harrowing experiences of these soldiers, who endured the horrors of war and captivity before facing this catastrophic event. Compiled by survivor Chester D. Berry, the book offers a poignant testament to resilience and the human spirit amid overwhelming loss and suffering.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2005

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