Four Years A Scout And Spy (1866)

Four Years A Scout And Spy is a memoir written by Edward C. Downs in 1866. The book details his experiences as a scout and spy for the Union Army during the American Civil War. Downs was a member of the 2nd Ohio Cavalry and participated in many of the major battles of the war, including Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. He also served as a spy, gathering intelligence on Confederate movements and reporting back to Union commanders. The book provides a firsthand account of the Civil War from the perspective of a soldier on the front lines. Downs describes the horrors of battle, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the challenges of being a spy behind enemy lines. He also provides insight into the strategies and tactics used by both the Union and Confederate armies. Overall, Four Years A Scout And Spy is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States 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.