Product Description
by Petroleum V. Nasby (Author), Harvey S. Ford (Editor)
The Civil War Letters of Petroleum V. Nasby is a collection of letters written by the fictional character, Petroleum V. Nasby, during the American Civil War. Nasby was a creation of David Ross Locke, a journalist and satirist of the mid-19th century. The letters were originally published in the Toledo Blade newspaper and were immensely popular at the time.The book contains a selection of Nasby's letters written between 1861 and 1865, covering the major events and issues of the Civil War. Nasby's letters are written in a humorous and satirical style, but also provide a unique perspective on the war from the point of view of a fictional character.Nasby was a Union sympathizer and his letters often express his support for the Union cause and his disdain for the Confederacy. He also writes about the impact of the war on the people of Ohio, where he lived, and the political and social issues of the time.The book includes an introduction by the editor, Charles H. Coleman, which provides background information on Nasby and his creator, David Ross Locke. The letters are presented in chronological order, with notes and annotations to provide context and explain historical references.Overall, The Civil War Letters of Petroleum V. Nasby is an entertaining and informative collection of letters that provides a unique perspective on the American 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.
