THE STORY OF SAM TAG: Age from Ten to Fifteen From 1860-1865

Kennerly, S[amuel]. J[ackson].

Published by New York: The Cosmopolitan Press, 1911.

About this Item

First edition. Several small spots of moisture "bubbling" to the rear cover, else a near fine, tight copy in gilt-stamped maroon cloth. Very tight & clean! Octavo: (5x71/2 inches). 184 pages. "Author Kennerly, also known as Sam Tag, disclaimed historical precision. He wrote his memoir when an adult, which may account for some inaccurate military details, but focuses on the civil upheaval and confusion caused by war. Though the story is based on his life, and that of his family and their slaves, he admits in his preface that one character is fictitious."--Franklin County Historical Review. "Sam's adventures occurred in the beautiful Tennessee valley, where the armies of Generals Bragg, Buell, and Rosecrans frequently pitched their tents. At times Sam was within the Federal lines then within his own Confederate lines, and his marvelous adventures, his hairbreadth escapes, and may hardships that he endured make a thrilling story." "As an authentic review of wartime conditions in the valley of the beautiful Tennessee river, this book is indeed valuable. The boyish viewpoint is valuable as well as charming. On Sam's young mind were impressed many facts of importance that were overlooked by his superiors in age. Sam saw a great deal that has been recorded by himself alone." "This is the story of 'Little Reb's' experiences while he lived in the Tennessee valley, between the Confederate and Federal armies. Sam's experiences make a book of historical importance."--Publisher's advertisement. Not listed in Nevins. The original publisher's folded advertisement is laid in. SCARCE!

Seller Inventory # 99109

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE STORY OF SAM TAG: Age from Ten to Fifteen From 1860-1865
• Publisher: New York: The Cosmopolitan Press, 1911.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Antiquarian.