Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 111 Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn) 1850 1891 Pheleg Van Trusedale Adams, Francis Colburn Siege of Washington, D.C., written expressly for little people This etext was created by Charles Aldarondo "Siege of Washington, D.C." written expressly for little people by F. Colburn Adams is a historical account likely penned in the late 19th century. The book humorously addresses an important military event during the American Civil War, specifically the defense of the capital, Washington, D.C., against Confederate forces. Through a whimsical tone, it aims to both inform and entertain younger readers, blending historical facts with lighthearted commentary on the absurdities of war and its characters. The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing Washington, D.C., as a unique and somewhat chaotic city, reminiscent of Rome saved by a goose. Adams promises to detail how Washington was saved, foreshadowing an entertaining juxtaposition where a barrel of whisky is humorously suggested as the savior of the capital. The narrative begins with anecdotes and observations about the city's peculiarities and life, while touching upon the grim realities of slavery that prompted the war. Adams expresses his intention to present a straightforward account of the siege, interspersed with humor, thus providing a lighter perspective on a pivotal moment in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Caricatures and cartoons Washington (D.C.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 E456 Text US Civil War Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Humour Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare 184032 2025-08-02T12:21:49.329484 text/html 183853 2025-01-09T01:20:20.013890 text/html 163990 2025-08-02T12:21:55.475457 application/epub+zip 166255 2025-08-02T12:21:52.718470 application/epub+zip 130550 2025-08-02T12:21:51.487497 application/epub+zip 394402 2025-08-02T12:21:57.671457 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 377804 2025-08-02T12:21:54.780480 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342728 2022-09-03T03:49:43.935243 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170963 2025-08-02T12:21:49.082483 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 151041 2024-06-13T05:41:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 167029 2020-12-28T05:42:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18055 2025-08-02T12:21:57.805435 application/rdf+xml 24367 2025-08-02T12:21:52.062460 image/jpeg 4623 2025-08-02T12:21:51.729469 image/jpeg 162538 2025-08-02T12:21:49.344481 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