A Texan in Search of a Fight: Being the Diary and Letters of a Private Soldier in Hood's Texas Brigade (1901) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164719410)

""A Texan In Search Of A Fight"" is a first-hand account of the American Civil War, written by John Camden West, a private soldier in Hood's Texas Brigade. The book is a compilation of his diary entries and letters home, detailing his experiences as a soldier fighting for the Confederacy. The book provides a unique perspective on the war, as it is written from the point of view of a Texan soldier, and covers battles such as Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. West's writing style is engaging and vivid, and he provides a detailed look into the life of a soldier during the Civil War. The book also includes historical context and commentary from the editor, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Civil War or Texas history. Published in 1901, ""A Texan In Search Of A Fight"" is a timeless account of a soldier's experiences in one of the most significant conflicts in American history.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.

Author: John Camden West
ISBN-10: 1164719416
ISBN-13: 9781164719410
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 198
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d