Project Gutenberg 2011-08-04 Public domain in the USA. 221 Trumbull, H. Clay (Henry Clay) 1830 1903 Trumbull, Henry Clay 02020200 The Captured Scout of the Army of the James A Sketch of the Life of Sergeant Henry H. Manning, of the Twenty-fourth Mass. Regiment The Captured Scout of the Army of the James A Sketch of the Life of Sergeant Henry H. Manning, of the 24th Massachusetts Regiment Produced by David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Captured Scout of the Army of the James" by H. Clay Trumbull is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and experiences of Sergeant Henry H. Manning of the Twenty-fourth Massachusetts Regiment, detailing his valorous service during the American Civil War, his capture, and his time as a prisoner of war. This work serves as a tribute to Manning's courage, faith, and the sacrifices made by countless soldiers during the conflict. In this narrative, Manning's journey begins with his enlistment in the army at a young age, driven by patriotism and faith. The book chronicles his numerous battles and the harrowing experiences of imprisonment, including his time in infamous locations such as Andersonville. Manning's ordeal is marked by attempts at escape, encounters with bloodhounds, and the ongoing struggle for survival amidst dire conditions. Throughout his challenges, he maintains a steadfast faith and a commitment to serving both his country and God. After finally being released from prison, he seeks to fulfill a vow made to God while in captivity, eventually leading to his decline in health and untimely death. Trumbull’s account not only honors Manning’s bravery but also reflects on the broader human experience of love, sacrifice, and faith amidst the horrors of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Manning, Henry Hatch, 1844-1868 E456 Text Browsing: History - American Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare 95438 2025-06-15T06:23:55.796350 text/html 91863 2021-01-08T00:37:11 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 262577 2021-01-08T00:37:11 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 235787 2025-06-15T06:23:58.310359 application/epub+zip 234084 2025-06-15T06:23:56.267362 application/epub+zip 91516 2025-06-15T06:23:56.009373 application/epub+zip 276701 2025-06-15T06:24:00.026354 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 264639 2025-06-15T06:23:58.056338 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 120610 2022-09-17T04:24:12.675008 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 78735 2025-06-15T06:23:55.598367 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78710 2021-01-08T00:37:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 31806 2021-01-08T00:37:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18965 2025-06-15T06:24:00.167337 application/rdf+xml 15307 2025-06-15T06:23:56.091357 image/jpeg 1894 2025-06-15T06:23:56.048378 image/jpeg 301094 2025-06-15T06:23:55.815352 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