Project Gutenberg 2004-10-19 Public domain in the USA. 125 Churchill, Winston 1871 1947 The Crisis — Volume 07 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crisis_(novel) Produced by David Widger "The Crisis — Volume 07" by Winston Churchill is a historical account likely written during the late 19th century. This volume chronicles the American Civil War, focusing on events involving General William T. Sherman and the Union army's operations in and around Memphis, Mississippi, as well as their strategic movements towards Vicksburg. It explores the complexities of war, highlighting both the military tactics employed and the personal encounters between soldiers and civilians during this tumultuous time. The opening of the book sets a vivid scene in Memphis as the city awakens to the bustling activity brought on by Sherman's presence and the approaching Christmas season, which war renders almost irrelevant. The narrative introduces the chaos of military preparation and speculation among citizens, painting a picture of both conflict and camaraderie amidst the hardships of war. General Sherman is characterized as a dynamic leader, and the chapter builds tension as the Union forces plan their advance towards Vicksburg, with Sherman contemplating the broader implications of controlling the Mississippi River. The personal stakes are heightened through interactions involving soldiers like Lieutenant Stephen Brice, whom Sherman recognizes and values, and through the relationships formed amid the backdrop of battle. This opening draws the reader into the emotional and strategic complexities that define the military campaign. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction PS Text US Civil War Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Historical Novels Category: American Literature 141601 2025-08-03T04:09:19.852545 text/html 141422 2025-01-09T19:10:11.075370 text/html 123990 2025-08-03T04:09:25.146530 application/epub+zip 124704 2025-08-03T04:09:22.401566 application/epub+zip 113875 2025-08-03T04:09:21.345542 application/epub+zip 246593 2025-08-03T04:09:27.182494 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 234944 2025-08-03T04:09:24.512515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194571 2022-09-03T07:09:45.696371 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 123565 2025-08-03T04:09:19.577558 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 123349 2020-12-28T19:45:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17927 2025-08-03T04:09:27.305508 application/rdf+xml 13813 2025-08-03T04:09:21.837524 image/jpeg 3774 2025-08-03T04:09:21.595523 image/jpeg 48054 2020-12-28T19:45:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 123977 2025-08-03T04:09:19.864538 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