Author: William WatsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
Life in the Confederate Army
Author: William WatsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
Life in the Confederate Army
Author: William WatsonPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Life in the Confederate Army is a firsthand account of a Confederate State Army solider William Watson. The book was written shortly after the war and it chronicles author's army life.Watsonjoined the local Rifle Volunteers, and when the Civil War broke out enlisted in the Confederate Army. As a sergeant in the 3rd Louisiana Infantry the author served in a number of military campaigns with the regiment. He was an eye witness and participant of Oak Hills, Pea Ridge and Beechgrove battles.
Life in the Confederate Army Being the Observations and Experiences of an Alien in the South During the American Civil War
Author: WatsonLife in the Confederate Army
Author: William WatsonPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780282398347
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Excerpt from Life in the Confederate Army: Being the Observations and Experiences of an Alien in the South During the American Civil War ON the origin, progress, and issue of the American Civil War there has, no doubt, been much written from various sources, and from different points of view. Assuming those accounts to be strictly correct and impartial, still it must be acknowledged that in general descriptions of events of historical importance the subject is generally taken in the abstract, wholly and collectively, and there is seldom room for any minute analysis of individual senti ment, personal views, or minor incidents, which might be interesting if given in a personal narrative, even though that narrative extended only to a limited portion of the general subject; and more especially if the narrator hap pened. To be an outsider, having little or no direct interest on either side, but became a participant in the events through force of peculiar circumstances. The writer resided for several years immediately pre ceding the war in the capital of one of the Southern States; and, though his occupation and station were more among the industrious, non-slaveholding, and less political class. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Life in the Confederate Army
Author: Scotland. William Watson (Of SkelmorliePublisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781294121503
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Life In The Confederate Army: Being The Observations And Experiences Of An Alien In The South During The American Civil War William Watson (of Skelmorlie, Scotland.) Chapman & Hall, 1887 History; United States; Civil War Period (1850-1877); Biography & Autobiography / Military; History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877); United States
Life in the Confederate Army
Author: William WatsonPublisher: LSU Press
ISBN: 9780807120156
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
In 1861 William Watson, a native Scot who had established himself as a Louisiana businessman, enlisted in the Confederate forces although still a British subject. In 1887 he penned his memoirs “to give,” he said, “a simple narrative of my experience in a war campaign.” Far from simple, Watson’s work clearly and forcefully describes his experiences with the 3rd Louisiana Infantry in battles at Wilson’s Creek and Pea Ridge while depicting the mundane aspects of camp life and providing delightful and colorful character sketches of fellow soldiers and officers, including the legendary General Ben McCulloch. But Watson offers much more than the story of a soldier’s life. He also provides an excellent depiction of southern society undergoing the crisis of secession and the tumultuous early years of the Civil War. Watson’s status as an alien made him keenly aware of the culture of his adopted home, and the first twelve chapters of his work stand alone as a superb primary account of antebellum southern society and politics. Thomas W. Cutrer clearly and succinctly explains the setting of Watson’s memoir, thoughtfully detailing the battle history of Watson’s regiment and the opinions and ideals of Watson himself.
Life in the Confederate Army
Author: Arthur Peronneau FordPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Detailed Minutiæ of Soldier Life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865
Author: Carlton McCarthyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Soldiering in the Army of Tennessee
Author: Larry J. DanielPublisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469620561
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
In Soldiering in the Army of Tennessee Larry Daniel offers a view from the trenches of the Confederate Army of Tennessee. his book is not the story of the commanders, but rather shows in intimate detail what the war in the western theater was like for the enlisted men. Daniel argues that the unity of the Army of Tennessee--unlike that of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia--can be understood only by viewing the army from the bottom up rather than the top down. The western army had neither strong leadership nor battlefield victories to sustain it, yet it maintained its cohesiveness. The "glue" that kept the men in the ranks included fear of punishment, a well-timed religious revival that stressed commitment and sacrifice, and a sense of comradeship developed through the common experience of serving under losing generals. The soldiers here tell the story in their own rich words, for Daniel quotes from an impressive variety of sources, drawing upon his reading of the letters and diaries of more than 350 soldiers as well as scores of postwar memoirs. They write about rations, ordnance, medical care, punishments, the hardships of extensive campaigning, morale, and battle. While eastern and western soldiers were more alike than different, Daniel says, there were certain subtle variances. Western troops were less disciplined, a bit rougher, and less troubled by class divisions than their eastern counterparts. Daniel concludes that shared suffering and a belief in the ability to overcome adversity bonded the soldiers of the Army of Tennessee into a resilient fighting force.
Life in the Confederate Army
Author: Scotland William Watson (of SkelmorliePublisher: Andesite Press
ISBN: 9781298847676
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
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