Daring and Suffering: A History of the Great Railroad Adventure

"Daring and Suffering: A History of the Great Railroad Adventure" by William Pittenger is a gripping historical tale from the Civil War era, that recalls a risky military operation to sabotage the Confederacy's railroads. The story starts with the author's somber mood as he gears up to share painful memories of the mission and introduces J. J. Andrews, the leader of the expedition. The book tells of the soldiers, disguised cleverly as regular folks, who signed up for a dangerous assignment: sneak into Chattanooga, steal a Confederate train, and wreck important railroad lines. The story showcases the courage required, the tough situations they faced moving through enemy areas, and the heavy worries about whether they would succeed or fail as they began this exciting journey.