| Author |
Anonymous |
| Title |
The unique story book
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| Original Publication |
United States: A. B. Courtney,1895.
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| Series Title |
Multum in parvo library, vol. 2, no. 17, May, 1895.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The three diamonds -- Building a bridge in seventeen hours -- The colonel's foraged breakfast -- The noble act of a hero -- Some of Lincoln's jokes -- An army newsboy's romance.
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| Credits |
Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
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| Summary |
"The Unique Story Book" by Anonymous is a collection of narratives published in the late 19th century. This book encompasses a variety of stories, primarily reflecting on the experiences and anecdotes of soldiers during the American Civil War. The stories offer insights into acts of bravery, humor, and humanity amidst the backdrop of conflict, showcasing not just the struggles of war, but also the relationships formed and the morality tested during those times. The contents of the book include several engaging tales, such as the daring escapades of Colonel Andrew M. Benson and his band of soldiers as they raid a plantation, discovering diamonds along the way. Another story describes the swift ingenuity of Union troops in building a bridge within hours to support their advance. The collection also highlights acts of kindness, such as Louis Abear's selflessness in giving up his chance for freedom to save a sick comrade. Through these anecdotes, the author weaves a tapestry of the human experience in extreme circumstances, illustrating heroism, sacrifice, and the often-overlooked moments of camaraderie that thrive even in hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68867 |
| Release Date |
Aug 30, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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