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Recollections Of A Private Soldier In The Army Of The Potomac (1887)

Recollections Of A Private Soldier In The Army Of The Potomac (1887)

Wilkeson, Frank

Hardcover

Military BiographiesGeneral Military HistoryOther Wars

ISBN10: 1164300318
ISBN13: 9781164300311
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 260
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Recollections of a Private Soldier in the Army of the Potomac is a memoir written by Frank Wilkeson, a soldier who fought in the American Civil War. The book was first published in 1887 and provides a vivid account of Wilkeson's experiences during the war. Wilkeson's memoir covers his time as a private in the Union Army's Army of the Potomac, which was one of the main Union forces that fought in the Eastern Theater of the war. The book details his enlistment, training, and deployment to the front lines. Wilkeson describes the battles he fought in, including the Second Battle of Bull Run, Antietam, and Fredericksburg. The memoir also provides insight into the daily life of a soldier during the Civil War. Wilkeson describes the harsh conditions that soldiers faced, including poor food and clothing, lack of medical care, and exposure to the elements. He also talks about the camaraderie and bonds that developed between soldiers, as well as the challenges of military discipline and leadership. Overall, Recollections of a Private Soldier in the Army of the Potomac is a valuable historical document that provides a first-hand account of the American Civil War from the perspective of an ordinary soldier. It offers a glimpse into the realities of war and the experiences of those who fought in it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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