This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 10026176
Title: Diary of an Enlisted Man
Credits:
Produced by Peter Podgorek, Stephen Blundell 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: "Diary of an Enlisted Man" by Lawrence Van Alstyne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book is a compilation of the author's personal diary entries from his time as a soldier during the American Civil War. It delves into the daily life, thoughts, and experiences of enlisted men, providing a unique perspective often overlooked in historical narratives. The opening of the diary introduces readers to the author's decision to enlist in the army and his reflections on what that means for him and his family. He describes the initial days in the recruiting camp, the camaraderie with fellow soldiers, and the emotional goodbyes to loved ones. The author conveys a sense of uncertainty and reluctance, mixed with a burgeoning sense of duty as he records his experiences navigating the transition from civilian life to the rigors of military service. Throughout these entries, the reader gains insight into the personal struggles and collective experiences of soldiers as they prepare for the challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Van Alstyne, Lawrence, 1839-1923
EBook No.: 40890
Published: Sep 28, 2012
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Subject: United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 128th (1862-1865)
Subject: United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 90th (1863-1865)
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10026176
Title: Diary of an Enlisted Man
Credits:
Produced by Peter Podgorek, Stephen Blundell 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: "Diary of an Enlisted Man" by Lawrence Van Alstyne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book is a compilation of the author's personal diary entries from his time as a soldier during the American Civil War. It delves into the daily life, thoughts, and experiences of enlisted men, providing a unique perspective often overlooked in historical narratives. The opening of the diary introduces readers to the author's decision to enlist in the army and his reflections on what that means for him and his family. He describes the initial days in the recruiting camp, the camaraderie with fellow soldiers, and the emotional goodbyes to loved ones. The author conveys a sense of uncertainty and reluctance, mixed with a burgeoning sense of duty as he records his experiences navigating the transition from civilian life to the rigors of military service. Throughout these entries, the reader gains insight into the personal struggles and collective experiences of soldiers as they prepare for the challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Van Alstyne, Lawrence, 1839-1923
EBook No.: 40890
Published: Sep 28, 2012
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Subject: United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 128th (1862-1865)
Subject: United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 90th (1863-1865)
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.