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Olson Gordon L. |
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The notorious Isaac Earl and his scouts : Union soldiers, prisoners, spies / / Gordon L. Olson |
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Grand Rapids, Michigan ; ; Cambridge, England : , : William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (240 pages) : illustrations, photographs |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Soldiers - Wisconsin |
United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Scouts and scouting |
Mississippi River Valley History Civil War, 1861-1865 Campaigns |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Prologue: an occupation army -- President Lincoln's call -- On the Mississippi -- "Zeal, daring, and good conduct" -- "Rusticating, foraging, and scouting" -- "Organize a corps of mounted scouts" -- "The country's terror" -- "A valuable agent of the government" -- "Invaluable services" -- "I shall do all I can" -- The scouts' contributions -- Epilogue: "good service". |
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