** "The Secret Service, the Field, the Dungeon, and the Escape" by Albert D. Richardson is a firsthand narrative of courage and danger during the American Civil War. This book tells the story of a war correspondent's daring mission into the heart of the South to uncover the truth about the Secession movement. As the main character journeys into enemy territory, initially armed with a press pass and a commitment to honest reporting, he faces constant threats and must use clever disguises to avoid detection. The early chapters build a sense of suspense as the protagonist travels through Kentucky and Tennessee, carefully observing the divided opinions on secession while trying to remain undetected amongst people who would happily expose him as someone who is against slavery. **
The Secret Service, the Field, the Dungeon, and the Escape
By Albert D. (Albert Deane) Richardson
** A journalist risks everything to venture into the Civil War South, where he must rely on his wits to survive while reporting on the unfolding conflict.
Summary
About the AuthorAlbert Deane Richardson was a well-known American journalist, Union spy, and author. He wrote a book about his own experiences and a biography of Ulysses S. Grant. Richardson was shot on two occasions, the second time fatally, by a jealous husband of the woman Richardson was in love with.
Albert Deane Richardson was a well-known American journalist, Union spy, and author. He wrote a book about his own experiences and a biography of Ulysses S. Grant. Richardson was shot on two occasions, the second time fatally, by a jealous husband of the woman Richardson was in love with.
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