Life in the Confederate Army : being personal experiences of a private soldier…
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"Life in the Confederate Army" by Arthur Peronneau Ford and Marion Johnstone Ford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work documents the personal experiences of a private soldier in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. The narrative focuses on the everyday life and challenges faced by common soldiers, rather than the grand narratives of battles or campaigns, providing insight into the human aspects of military service
during this tumultuous period. The opening of the book introduces the author's decision to join the Confederate Army shortly after the war began, depicting the initial enthusiasm of young soldiers as they enlist and prepare for combat. Ford shares anecdotes about daily life, military drills, and interactions with fellow soldiers and their servants. He vividly recounts the sounds of battle, such as cannon fire and the tension of engaging with enemy forces, reflecting on both the camaraderie and the fear experienced by soldiers. The text paints a picture of the unique challenges faced by the individuals in the army, including logistical struggles and personal reflections on bravery and survival in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ford, Arthur Peronneau, 1843-1910 |
|---|---|
| Author | Ford, Marion Johnstone, 1848-1907 |
| LoC No. | 05034189 |
| Title | Life in the Confederate Army : being personal experiences of a private soldier in the Confederate Army, and Some experiences and sketches of Southern life |
| Credits |
Produced by Mary Meehan and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37112 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37112-2 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 468 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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