"The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865" offers a firsthand account of the American Civil War through the eyes of an ordinary soldier. Leander Stillwell, an Illinois volunteer in the Union Army, vividly recounts his experiences, providing a compelling narrative of military life during one of the nation's most transformative periods.
This military biography details the daily realities faced by soldiers, capturing both the hardships and camaraderie of wartime. Stillwell's story provides invaluable insight into the challenges and triumphs of the common soldier. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals during the American Civil War, giving voice to a perspective often overlooked in grand historical narratives. A testament to the enduring power of personal narratives to illuminate significant historical events, this is a classic account of the Civil War.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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"The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865" offers a firsthand account of the American Civil War through the eyes of an ordinary soldier. Leander Stillwell, an Illinois volunteer in the Union Army, vividly recounts his experiences, providing a compelling narrative of military life during one of the nation's most transformative periods.
This military biography details the daily realities faced by soldiers, capturing both the hardships and camaraderie of wartime. Stillwell's story provides invaluable insight into the challenges and triumphs of the common soldier. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals during the American Civil War, giving voice to a perspective often overlooked in grand historical narratives. A testament to the enduring power of personal narratives to illuminate significant historical events, this is a classic account of the Civil War.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865
212
The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865
212
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781023147675 |
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| Publisher: | Anson Street Press |
| Publication date: | 03/28/2025 |
| Pages: | 212 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.50(d) |