This edition had all images removed.
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 http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ford, Arthur Peronneau
Author: Ford, Marion Johnstone
EBook No.: 37112
Published: Aug 17, 2011
Downloads: 117
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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 http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ford, Arthur Peronneau
Author: Ford, Marion Johnstone
EBook No.: 37112
Published: Aug 17, 2011
Downloads: 117
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.