"My Diary: North and South (vol. 2 of 2)" by Sir William Howard Russell, is a vivid firsthand chronicle that transports readers to the heart of the American Civil War through the eyes of a traveling journalist. Journeying along the Mississippi River to bustling cities like Vicksburg and Memphis, the author documents insightful encounters with soldiers, planters, and everyday citizens, painting a portrait of a society grappling with the conflict over slavery and the widening divide between North and South. Russell's detailed observations, including a telling dinner scene filled with Confederate enthusiasm, illuminate the intense fervor and complex social dynamics fueling the war, while prompting reflection on the moral implications of slavery. This narrative offers a rare window into a pivotal era, capturing the raw emotions and stark realities that defined a nation on the brink.
My Diary: North and South (vol. 2 of 2)
By William Howard Russell
Witness a journalist's compelling journey through the American South during the Civil War, where he captures both the passionate dedication to the Confederate cause and the divisive conflict over slavery.
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About the AuthorSir William Howard Russell, was an Irish reporter with The Times, and is considered to have been one of the first modern war correspondents. He spent 22 months covering the Crimean War, including the Siege of Sevastopol and the Charge of the Light Brigade. He later covered events during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the American Civil War, the Austro-Prussian War, and the Franco-Prussian War. His dispatches from Crimea to The Times are regarded as the world's first war correspondence.
Sir William Howard Russell, was an Irish reporter with The Times, and is considered to have been one of the first modern war correspondents. He spent 22 months covering the Crimean War, including the Siege of Sevastopol and the Charge of the Light Brigade. He later covered events during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the American Civil War, the Austro-Prussian War, and the Franco-Prussian War. His dispatches from Crimea to The Times are regarded as the world's first war correspondence.
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