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The Bull-Run Rout / Scenes Attending the First Clash of Volunteers in the Civil War

By E. H. Clement
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An eyewitness recollection blends a vivid personal account of the chaotic retreat at the first major volunteer engagement with broader reflections on Northern attitudes at the war's outbreak. The narrative follows a journey to find and bring home a fallen local soldier, conveying popular naiveté and the shock of realizing that citizens were being killed. Interwoven are contemporary speeches that trace the rupture from hopes for peace to a reluctant acceptance of armed conflict and eventual commitment to emancipation, showing how public opinion, idealism, and political calculation shifted in the war's early days.

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E. H. Clement

E. H. Clement was an author known for his work on the American Civil War, particularly his book "The Bull-Run Rout / Scenes Attending the First Clash of Volunteers in the Civil War." This work provides a vivid account of the early battles and experiences of soldiers during the conflict, capturing the chaos and fervor of the time. Clement's writing contributes to the understanding of the Civil War's impact on both the military and civilian populations, offering insights into the historical context of one of America's most significant periods.

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