Type - ex: book, article, monograph, essay

Book

Title - full title of the published work

Colonel Alexander K. McClure's recollections of half a century

Creator - the author

McClure, Alexander K. (Alexander Kelly), 1828-1909

Bio on Wikipedia

Subject - ex: regimental history, personal memoir, battle narrative

Personal Memoir

Abstract - a brief summary of the content of the text

The author gives his impressions on famous politicians, presidents and Civil War leaders based on his personal experiences. He recounts events such as the Louisiana Lottery scandal, the development of the railroad business, events of the Civil War, and the financial progress of the United States.

Date Available - date published

1902

Publisher - company, organization, or printer

The Salem Press Company

Rights - a statement of ownership or usage restrictions

This item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States because copyright has expired, but we have not determined its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. You are responsible for your own use.

Source - holder or donor of the original document

Cornell University Library

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Temporal Coverage - time period covered in the text

1861 to 1865

Spatial Coverage - place(s) or area covered in the text

United States of America