FRED GRANT AT VICKSBURG: A Boy's Memoir at His Father's Side During the American Civil War

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Edited and annotated account of Frederick Grant's three-month journey to Vicksburg during the US Civil War. Based primarily on the account that Frederick delivered to the National Tribune in 1887, yet adds details from other versions of the adventure that expand on the story. Details how he roamed freely within the army, often not seeing his father for days while living amongst the troops, sharing their rations, and seeing war firsthand. At times hungry, cold, and alone, he was also often under fire, slept where he could, was nearly captured, and was lightly wounded in the battle of the Big Black River Bridge. The pre-teen watched Union ships run the Vicksburg batteries, acquired souvenirs, met some of the most notable Americans of the time, and nearly died from dysentery -- all the while witnessing and participating in some of the most decisive events of the Civil War. Contains 47 images and two maps.