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John D. Billings classic Civil War memoir delivers vivid, often funny, always humane accounts of Army life experiences: the boredom and brotherhood of military camp life, the rituals of rations and drill, and the suddenness of combat in 19th-century warfare. Told from a soldier's perspective in the Union Army, this work blends sharp observation, practical detail, and moving personal moments to create one of the era s most indispensable historical military accounts. Readers follow everyday Union Army stories and soldier's daily life scenes that illuminate broader themes of courage, endurance, and camaraderie.
Historically significant and richly informative, Billings narrative is both primary-source historical nonfiction and a literary portrait of a vanished world essential for students of American Civil War history and irresistible to general readers who crave authentic soldier memoirs. This edition from Alpha Editions restores the text for today s and future generations: after decades out of print, it has been carefully republished, corrected, and packaged as more than a reprint a collector s item and cultural treasure for lovers of Civil War soldier memoirs and classic literature collectors alike.
Perfect for history buffs, reenactors, and casual readers, this restored volume preserves an unforgettable soldier's perspective on war, camp, and the human stories behind the headlines.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
346
Release Date:
2025-10-18
Publication Date:
2025-10-18
Publisher:
Alpha Edition
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
9371340622
ISBN13:
9789371340625
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Weight:
562 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
20 cm
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