The Story Of A Common Soldier Of Army Life In The Civil War, 1861-1865 (1920) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163976739)

The book ""The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865"" is a first-hand account of the American Civil War written by Leander Stillwell and originally published in 1920. The book details Stillwell's experiences as a common soldier in the Union Army during the four years of the Civil War. The book is divided into 35 chapters that cover Stillwell's enlistment and training, his experiences in various battles and skirmishes, and his interactions with other soldiers and officers. The book also includes descriptions of the conditions and hardships faced by soldiers during the war, including the lack of proper food, clothing, and medical care.Throughout the book, Stillwell provides vivid and detailed accounts of his experiences, including his involvement in battles such as Shiloh and Vicksburg. He also describes his interactions with famous figures of the Civil War, including Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman.Overall, ""The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865"" provides a valuable firsthand account of the Civil War from the perspective of an ordinary soldier. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences and sacrifices of those who fought in one of the most significant conflicts in American history.This scarce antiquarian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: Leander Stillwell
ISBN-10: 1163976733
ISBN-13: 9781163976739
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d