Yazoo Or On The Picket Line Of Freedom In The South (1884)

Yazoo: Or On The Picket Line Of Freedom In The South (1884) is a book written by Albert Talmon Morgan. It is a historical account of the author's experiences during the American Civil War, particularly his time spent as a Union soldier stationed in Yazoo County, Mississippi. The book provides a detailed and vivid description of the daily life of soldiers on the front lines, including their struggles with disease, hunger, and the harsh conditions of war.Morgan also offers his perspective on the social and political climate of the South during this time, including the issue of slavery and the attitudes of white Southerners towards African Americans. He recounts his interactions with enslaved people and their attempts to gain their freedom, as well as the challenges faced by Union soldiers in attempting to enforce emancipation in Confederate territory.Overall, Yazoo: Or On The Picket Line Of Freedom In The South is a valuable historical account that sheds light on the experiences of Union soldiers during the Civil War, as well as the complex social and political issues that shaped the conflict.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.