Notes Of A Private (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789371469678)

Notes of a private recounts the lived experiences of a soldier in war, shaped by the personal reflections of the author. The narrative begins with a candid explanation of the author's motivations, driven by a commitment to honesty and a desire to preserve the memory of his fellow soldiers. These early pages explore the emotional charge of enlistment, where youthful excitement and patriotic fervor are met with the sobering demands of military life. The shift from civilian to soldier is captured in brief yet telling moments of training, logistical improvisation, and the tightening bonds among comrades. Through personal recollections, the author reflects on how idealism is quickly tempered by the hardships of war. The memoir does not glorify battle but instead presents it as a setting in which character, endurance, and quiet courage are tested. The foundation is laid for a chronicle that seeks not just to recount historical events, but to humanize them, drawing attention to the psychological toll and moral ambiguities that defined the Confederate soldier s daily existence.

Author: John Milton Hubbard
ISBN-10: 9371469676
ISBN-13: 9789371469678
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2025
Pages: 106
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.25d