Charles C. Nott

Sketches of the War (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

There was a young man in my squadron whom I shall call Frank Gillham. He was the son of a Wisconsin farmer, and had enlisted in the ranks as a patriotic duty. Frank was young and handsome, a fine horseman, and rode one of the handsomest horses in the squadron. He was just the person whom one would suppose sure to rise from the ranks and perform many a gallant feat during the war. A few weeks ago the horse was reported sick. It had but a cold, and we thought that a few days would find it well again. But the cold grew worse and changed to pneumonia, a disease of the lungs fearfully prevalent here among both men and horses. Frank nursed and watched his horse day and night, counting the beatings of its pulse, consulting the farrier, administering the medicine as though the horse were his best friend. It was fruitless labor; for the poor animal stood hour after hour panting with drooping head, occasionally looking sadly up as if to say, "you can do me no good," until at last it died. We all felt sorry for the poor horse, but did not think his death was the forerunner of a greater loss.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: BoD - Books on Demand
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783750430365
• Artikelnr.: 58396048

Autorenporträt

Charles Cooper Nott was a jurist, writer, and public figure known for his long tenure on the United States Court of Claims, where he served as both Associate Justice and later Chief Justice. A graduate of Union College in 1848, he brought a disciplined intellectual foundation to his legal and literary pursuits. His early professional life included service during the American Civil War, experiences that informed his later writings and reflections on national service and duty. Beyond his judicial responsibilities, Nott was also a thoughtful observer of the times in which he lived, and his published work reflects a deep concern for justice, civic responsibility, and the burdens of war. His writings often blended personal insight with broader legal and moral questions, offering readers a unique perspective shaped by both battlefield experience and courtroom deliberation. Nott's influence extended beyond his own career, contributing to the civic education of his generation and shaping how the legal system documented and responded to the pressing events of the 19th century. He died in New York in 1916.