The book "Capture the Locomotive: A Story of Secret Service Work at the End of the War" by author William Pittenger is a fascinating account of the events of the American Civil War. The author, who took part in the war, tells about the incredible operation to capture the locomotive, which took place behind the forces of the Northern states. The book reveals the in-depth details of this audacious operation, unraveling the intrigues and cunning plans used by spies and intelligence officers on both sides of the conflict. A fascinating narrative, combined with primary sources and a scholarly approach, make this book a fascinating source of knowledge about the history of war and intelligence.