Fifty Years' Observation Of Men And Events: Civil And Military (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163477625)

Fifty Years' Observation of Men and Events: Civil and Military is a book written by Erasmus Darwin Keyes, an American soldier who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The book is a memoir of Keyes' experiences and observations during his fifty-year military career, which included service in the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and the Indian Wars.Keyes' memoir provides a firsthand account of the major events and figures of his time, including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee. He also offers insights into the strategies and tactics used by both Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War.In addition to his military experiences, Keyes also reflects on the social and political changes that occurred during his lifetime, including the abolition of slavery and the rise of industrialization. He offers his thoughts on the direction of American society and the challenges facing the country in the aftermath of the Civil War.Overall, Fifty Years' Observation of Men and Events: Civil and Military is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the events and people that shaped America during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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: Erasmus Darwin Keyes
ISBN-10: 1163477621
ISBN-13: 9781163477625
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 528
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.07lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d