Four Years A Scout And Spy (1866)

By Edward C. Downs

Book Overview

""Four Years A Scout And Spy"" is a memoir written by Edward C. Downs, detailing his experiences as a Union soldier during the American Civil War. Downs served as a scout and spy for the Union army, gathering intelligence on Confederate troops and relaying it back to his commanders. The book provides a first-hand account of the battles and skirmishes Downs participated in, as well as the dangers and challenges he faced as a spy behind enemy lines. The memoir also offers insight into the daily life of soldiers during the war, including their struggles with illness, injury, and homesickness. Published in 1866, ""Four Years A Scout And Spy"" provides a unique perspective on the Civil War and the role of intelligence gathering in military strategy.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: 1120282780
• ISBN13: 9781120282781
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"