Capturing A Locomotive: A History Of Secret Service In The Late War is a book written by William Pittenger. The book is a detailed account of one of the most daring and successful missions of the American Civil War. In the book, Pittenger chronicles the events leading up to the capture of a Confederate locomotive by Union soldiers, and the subsequent destruction of a vital supply line. The book is divided into several chapters that cover the various stages of the mission, from the planning and preparation to the actual ...
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Capturing A Locomotive: A History Of Secret Service In The Late War is a book written by William Pittenger. The book is a detailed account of one of the most daring and successful missions of the American Civil War. In the book, Pittenger chronicles the events leading up to the capture of a Confederate locomotive by Union soldiers, and the subsequent destruction of a vital supply line. The book is divided into several chapters that cover the various stages of the mission, from the planning and preparation to the actual execution. Pittenger provides a vivid description of the train chase, the gunfight that ensued, and the subsequent escape of the Union soldiers. The book also provides a glimpse into the world of espionage and secret service during the Civil War. Pittenger describes the various tactics and techniques used by both sides to gather intelligence and sabotage each other's operations. Overall, Capturing A Locomotive is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, espionage, or military strategy. Pittenger's first-hand account of the mission adds an extra layer of authenticity to the story, making it a must-read for history buffs and casual readers alike.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.
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