Camp Fire and Cotton Field: Life with the Union Armies, and Residence on a Louisiana Plantation

By Thomas Wallace Knox

Book Overview

Camp Fire and Cotton Field is a memoir written by Thomas W. Knox, a journalist and war correspondent who served during the American Civil War. The book is a vivid account of his experiences as a young man growing up in the South during the mid-19th century, and his eventual decision to join the Union army as a spy.Knox's writing is detailed and evocative, painting a picture of life in the South before and during the war. He describes the plantation culture, the social hierarchy, and the attitudes towards slavery that were prevalent at the time. He also recounts his own personal experiences, including his time as a student at the University of Alabama, his travels around the South as a journalist, and his eventual decision to join the Union army.Throughout the book, Knox provides a unique perspective on the Civil War, as he was one of the few Southerners who actively supported the Union cause. He details his experiences as a spy, working behind enemy lines to gather intelligence for the Union army. He also describes his interactions with Confederate soldiers and civilians, providing insights into their motivations and beliefs.Overall, Camp Fire and Cotton Field is a fascinating memoir that provides a valuable perspective on the Civil War and life in the South during the mid-19th century. Knox's writing is engaging and insightful, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in this period of American history.Camp-Fire and Cotton-Field. Southern Adventure in Time of War. Life with the Union Armies, and Residence on a Louisiana Plantation.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419111701
• ISBN13: 9781419111709
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"