Personal Reminiscences of James A. Scrymser, in Times of Peace and War

This memoir is the personal account of James A. Scrymser, a soldier and businessman during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He provides an intimate view of his life, including his experiences serving in the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War. In addition, he discusses his work in the railroad and banking industries, as well as his travels across the globe. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.