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Scribner, B. F. (Benjamin Franklin)
1825
1900
Scribner, Benjamin Franklin
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A campaign in Mexico
$aUnited States :$bJames Gihon,$c1850.
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"A Campaign in Mexico" by B. F. Scribner is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This memoir details the experiences of a soldier who participated in the Mexican-American War, focusing on the daily life and challenges faced by volunteers. Through the narrative, Scribner offers an unembellished depiction of military life, emphasizing the camaraderie, hardships, and emotional turmoil of the journey. The opening of the book introduces the author's departure from New Albany, Indiana, as he embarks on a steamboat journey toward the war front in Mexico. Scribner vividly describes his mixed feelings of excitement and trepidation as he leaves behind familiar comforts and faces an uncertain future. The soldier's observations range from reflections on the inequalities between officers and enlisted men to changing scenery along the journey, capturing moments of camaraderie among fellow soldiers while also revealing the discomfort and struggles inherent to life in the military. These early insights set the stage for a personal and often poignant exploration of war and its profound impacts on the human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Personal narratives
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Category: History - American
Category: History - Warfare
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