Wars Bravest Deeds Recollections of Heroism by Soldiers
A vivid wartime anthology recounts acts of courage from Union and Confederate figures. Captains Singer and Dawn Fifth, Colonel Willis, Major Calhoun, and Captain Walker are featured with tales of daring escapes, river rescues, and audacious surrenders, highlighting the chivalry and sacrifice observed during the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Willis
Alfred R. Calhoun
George F. Singer
Edward Dawn
Battlefront Memoir and Society Notes From Washington
An exhausted narrative recalls Civil War campaigns near New Mexico and Carson’s frontier forces. It shifts to Washington society chronicling Mrs. Grover Cleveland’s White House life, receptions, and public perception, with portraits of influential guests and the President’s circle.
The Two Kinds of Women Who Please Men
A perceptive essay argues that a woman named as a man’s favorite by peers is rarely the wife to be, as social pressure, flirtation, and desire for affection create a life of fragility. It contrasts two archetypes, urges慎 prudence, and warns that pursuit of popularity can erode lasting virtue and happiness.
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Linby
Belle Fale
Atlanta
Walker
Dia
Tye
Bricia
Thors
Wes
Waller
Iino Lninpa
Alfaio HK. Caineen
Vattoun
France
Buuhter
Hirtiett
Thin Indies
Barnett
Von
Anne
Aly
Mir
Cheveland
Noel
Pireste
White House
Callora
Dje Clavion
Abe
Anit
Saya
API Duarma
Alepi
Cormers
Hilet
Pinin
Ani
Ana Eife
Mleoraly
Addona
Thor
Eurial
Toston
Mikitia
Daring Defense at Pilot Knob Aided by Lawton and Lucas
A Civil War senior officer General Irving led a battalion of veterans to defend Pilot Knob Missouri from Marmndukes and Shelby forces. Corporal Earl J. Lamson volunteered to light a barn to break the enemy’s flank, fire spreading haystacks while under heavy fire. Lawton of the Iowa unit held the line, saving the garrison as reinforcements arrived. Lucas later acknowledged for brave leadership and rescue.
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Hatin
Atauch
Ark
Stenbeerty
Walup
Tyler
Prinan
Cnikii Woldier
Jon F
Lacs
Mexia
Carson
Mextiana
Pedro
Pfeiffer
Fleiryr
Leesburg
Genera
Mth
Lowg
Pilot Knob
Miarndukes
Shelby
Rolla
Atlee
Beltiy
Laxburg
Brying
Ines
Genere
Earl J. Lamson
Mihi Lowa
Himsell
Lawron Dane
Mirmdduke
Jas Lieht Cand
Éahety van Kepe
Boy
Beveridge
Molin
Belaforcemenits
Soul
Me Kut
Lawson
Woat
Wik
Lucas
Iowa
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Reading
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Kopp
Libby
Gettyahire
Shellove
Richmond
Friends of
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Ali
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Tian
Hi Pitzzie
Owens
Knoxville
Sherman
Major A R. Calhoun
Cavalry
Holehe
Joan
Akraoedon
Titag
Omer Walker
Somoree
Geutyin Central Thislroud
Interve
Dick Robinsin
Kentucky
Carter
Chiramantra
Fou
George P. Singer
Rocklées
Kupp
Voluintoura
Vidhmunil
Turner
Trehoond
Palomin
Portial
Carey
Neta
Cobr Durtiig
Cronor P. Sinden
Edward Dawe
Spriniea
Jie" Johnson
North
Carolin
Cass
Janes (Wens
Tera Diclaion
Corm
Knagellle
East Tennewer
Langutreat
Oowas
Frellet
Chattanooga
Berill
Missionary Pudga
Pierce
Burnside
Cumming
Wiest
Wheeler
Wharton
Morgan
Wheely
Langatreet
Joli Lonigelleot Atleér
Holdton River
John F. Lacey
N. T. Willis
Fibigy
New Mexico
Texo
Soond Californie
Kit Carron
Colorado
Nawlat- An
Tollander
Pmoliler
Iever
Nuamoreit
Frontier Tite
MeltYor
Val Varide
Powis Chon
Real
Cleveland
Washington
Wilson Prean Syndicate
Wastiniros
Welles College
Anale
Admiral Upahus
Meech Sheridan
Cotitias
Wallington
Gary
Andicutt
Bennath
Pate
Willogton
Aira
Cored
Mins
Mildred Lea
Atranger
Martha
Eady
Khaber
Dhue
Mra. Shaw
Mlotrem
Lola
Naiure
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Denmlon
Blaine
Loveland
White Horn
Mra. Clavaland
Garton
Maiti
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Genera Mee
Mort
Langting
Paul Herty
Mira
Jugaln
Nielit
National
Dake Dade
Hoe
Oley Elatil
Roth
Treghuiit
Virginia
Clavel
Ralf Ovansidu
Amelia E. Barr
Jonas
Batcy
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