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Wells, Seth J. (Seth James)
1842
1864
Wells, Seth James
Krolik, Sarah Ewell
Bliss, May Wells
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The siege of Vicksburg, from the diary of Seth J. Wells
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"The Siege of Vicksburg: From the Diary of Seth J. Wells" by Seth J. Wells is a historical account written during the early 20th century. It recounts the experiences of Wells, a soldier during the American Civil War, focusing specifically on the siege of the critical Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg. The diary offers an intimate glimpse into military life, detailing the daily struggles, camaraderie, and harsh realities faced by soldiers of the Union Army. The opening portion of the diary introduces the reader to Wells's experiences as he records the events from November 3, 1862, detailing the ongoing preparations and movements of his regiment, as well as the dynamics between old and new troops. Wells describes their encampments, the changing weather, and general drills while giving insights into the camaraderie and rivalry among soldiers. He also notes interactions with the townspeople and the difficulties of maintaining supplies. The narrative sets a vivid backdrop of daily life in wartime, characterized by resilience amidst the hardships of military service, foreshadowing the intense confrontations that are to come as they approach Vicksburg. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Vicksburg (Miss.) -- History -- Siege, 1863
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - American
Category: History - Warfare
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