Project Gutenberg 2017-07-16 Public domain in the USA. 468 Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend) 1827 1916 Trowbridge, J.T. Trowbridge, John Townsend 05006239 A Picture of the Desolated States, and the Work of Restoration. 1865-1868 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Picture of the Desolated States; and the Work of Restoration" by J. T. Trowbridge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's observations and experiences during his travels through the Southern states shortly after the American Civil War, capturing the landscape, the remnants of war, and the lives of the people affected by this tumultuous period. It provides a vivid portrayal of both the destruction left in the war's wake and the efforts at restoration and recovery. The opening of the book begins with Trowbridge setting out on his journey in August 1865, visiting cities like Harrisburg and Gettysburg that were significant during the war. He describes the lingering signs of conflict, including ruined structures and the palpable tension surrounding the historical sites. He encounters residents who share their personal experiences, marveling at their resilience and contrasting their narratives with broader themes of loss, sacrifice, and the quest for healing in a post-war America. The author’s detailed observations and interactions with the people he meets lay the foundation for a reflective exploration of the war's impact on the South and its path toward restoration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) Southern States -- Description and travel Colfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885 F206 Text Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) 1670220 2025-07-22T06:04:05.579464 text/html 1655609 2024-10-23T02:21:10 text/html 3046905 2025-07-22T06:04:25.954357 application/epub+zip 3044661 2025-07-22T06:04:08.889487 application/epub+zip 810173 2025-07-22T06:04:07.274451 application/epub+zip 3364896 2025-07-22T06:04:38.085797 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3266307 2025-07-22T06:04:23.799360 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1035947 2022-09-25T03:25:20.384437 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1529316 2025-07-22T06:04:02.929514 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1509298 2024-10-23T02:21:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17311 2025-07-22T06:04:38.250823 application/rdf+xml 30611 2025-07-22T06:04:07.414447 image/jpeg 4408 2025-07-22T06:04:07.346432 image/jpeg 2852203 2025-07-22T06:04:05.775505 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