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Reminiscences of the War by Returned HeroesEntry/Object ID
2015.1.491Tags
Library Rare books collection as of June 4 2023Description
xix, 17-674 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits, ; 24 cm
"Reminiscences of the War by Returned Heroes" by Hon. James Rankin Young 1899
Reminiscences and thrilling stories of the war by returned heroes : containing vivid accounts of personal experiences by officers and men ; Admiral Dewey's report of the famous naval battle at Manila ; graphic account by Admiral Schley of the naval battle at Santiago ; glowing descriptions of the battles by the officers of the vessels engaged ; daring deeds of our brave regulars and volunteers at the Battles of La Quasina, El Caney and San Juan ; to which is added Admiral Cervera's story of his attempt to escape from the harbor of Santiago ; Hobson's vivid account of the sinking of the Merrimac, etc. ; exciting experiences in Porto Rico and at the capture of Manila ; reminiscences of life in camp, field and hospital ; thrilling scenes on the return of our brave heroes ; soul-stirring poems and songs of the war, etc.
By Hon. James Rankin Young, Member of Congress and for many years Clerk of the United States Senate ; in collaboration with J. Hampton Moore, the well-known author and newspaper correspondent ; profusely embellished with engravings.Collection
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Manila Bay, Battle of, Philippines, 1898., United States -- Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Personal narratives., Moore, J. H., Dewey, George, 1837-1917., Schley, Winfield Scott, 1839-1911., Barton, Clara, 1821-1912.Publication Details
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Young, James Rankin, 1847-1924., Moore, J. HamptonPublisher
Elliott PublishingPlace Published
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Philadelphia, PA.Call No.
Rare Book E 717 .Y6 1899