Project Gutenberg 2010-03-25 Public domain in the USA. 352 McElroy, John 1846 1929 Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson, and Twenty Great Battles Produced by David Widger "Uncle Daniel's Story Of 'Tom' Anderson, and Twenty Great Battles" by John McElroy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the experiences of Union soldiers during the American Civil War, with a particular focus on the character Tom Anderson and his relatives, including Uncle Daniel, who provides a narrative steeped in personal memories and the emotional landscape of wartime America. The book serves as a tribute to those who fought for the Union, blending personal anecdotes with broader reflections on the conflict. The opening portion introduces Uncle Daniel, now 85 years old, as he recalls his family's tumultuous experiences during the Civil War. The narrative begins in 1861, featuring his nephew Tom Anderson, who faces the societal challenges of expressing Union sentiments amidst a predominantly Confederate sympathizing community. As Tom and his family grapple with the inevitable call to arms, we see heartfelt exchanges among family members as they discuss duty, patriotism, and the implications of war. Tension arises when Tom Anderson's safety is threatened by local mobs, prompting his eventual decision to enlist and fight for the Union, supported and encouraged by Daniel and the other family members. This portion effectively sets the stage for exploring themes of sacrifice, familial bonds, and the emotional toll of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction PS Text US Civil War Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare 996564 2025-08-13T06:15:03.476354 text/html 1014599 2021-02-24T16:38:25 text/html 3818646 2025-08-13T06:15:15.849794 application/epub+zip 3834366 2025-08-13T06:15:07.789348 application/epub+zip 425644 2025-08-13T06:15:06.069370 application/epub+zip 4233054 2025-08-13T06:15:22.016764 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4192113 2025-08-13T06:15:14.671323 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 773874 2022-09-14T14:43:45.635319 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 871976 2025-08-13T06:15:02.212371 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 871834 2018-02-25T11:26:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18566 2025-08-13T06:15:22.150777 application/rdf+xml 25121 2025-08-13T06:15:06.590341 image/jpeg 4887 2025-08-13T06:15:06.328338 image/jpeg 319164 2018-03-20T08:38:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 3685452 2021-02-24T16:38:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 3701388 2025-08-13T06:15:03.637380 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia