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Army Life: A Private's Reminiscences Of The Civil War (1882)

Army Life: A Private's Reminiscences Of The Civil War (1882)

Gerrish, Theodore
Drummond, Josiah H.

Hardcover

Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 112025065X
ISBN13: 9781120250650
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 374
Weight: 1.58
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Army Life: A Private's Reminiscences of the Civil War is a memoir written by Theodore Gerrish in 1882. The book provides an intimate and detailed account of the author's experiences as a soldier during the American Civil War. Gerrish served as a private in the 20th Maine Infantry Regiment, which played a significant role in the Battle of Gettysburg.The book covers a range of topics, including the author's enlistment in the army, his training, and his experiences on the battlefield. Gerrish provides vivid descriptions of the battles he fought in, including the Battle of Fredericksburg and the Battle of Chancellorsville. He also describes the day-to-day life of a soldier, including the challenges of living in camp and the relationships between soldiers.Throughout the book, Gerrish provides a personal perspective on the war, reflecting on the impact it had on his life and the lives of those around him. He also offers insights into the politics and social dynamics of the time, including the role of slavery and the motivations of both Union and Confederate soldiers.Overall, Army Life: A Private's Reminiscences of the Civil War is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in American history. It offers a glimpse into the experiences of an ordinary soldier and sheds light on the complex issues at the heart of the Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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