Publisher's Synopsis
""The Captured Scout of the Army of the James"" is a biographical sketch of the life of Sergeant Henry H. Manning, written by Henry Clay Trumbull. Manning was a Union soldier during the American Civil War who served as a scout for the Army of the James. He was captured by Confederate forces and spent time in a Confederate prison camp before being released in a prisoner exchange. The book describes Manning's experiences as a soldier, his time in captivity, and his eventual return to civilian life. Trumbull's writing provides insight into the life of a soldier during the Civil War and the challenges they faced both on and off the battlefield. The book is a valuable historical account of one soldier's experience and is recommended for anyone interested in the Civil War or military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
