An Errand To The South In The Summer Of 1862 (1863) - William Malet Wyndham

""An Errand To The South In The Summer Of 1862"" is a non-fiction book written by William Wyndham Malet and published in 1863. The book is a personal account of Malet's journey to the southern United States during the summer of 1862, at the height of the American Civil War. Malet, who was a British diplomat, was sent on a mission to the Confederate States of America by the British government. The purpose of his mission was to assess the situation in the southern states and report back to the British government. Malet's book provides a detailed and vivid description of his travels through the southern states, including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. He describes the people he met, the places he visited, and the events he witnessed. Malet also provides his observations on the state of the war, the condition of the Confederate army, and the attitudes of the people towards the war. Throughout the book, Malet expresses sympathy for the Confederacy and its cause. He is critical of the Union army and government, and he believes that the Confederacy has a legitimate right to secede from the United States. However, he also acknowledges the difficulties and challenges faced by the Confederacy, and he is not blind to the realities of the war. Overall, ""An Errand To The South In The Summer Of 1862"" is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on the American Civil War. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States, the Confederacy, and the Civil War.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.

EAN: 9781436771009