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Reminiscences Of A Boy In Blue, 1862-1865

Reminiscences Of A Boy In Blue, 1862-1865

Calvert, Henry Murray

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 116379015X
ISBN13: 9781163790151
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Reminiscences Of A Boy In Blue, 1862-1865 is a memoir written by Henry Murray Calvert, chronicling his experiences as a young soldier in the American Civil War. Calvert joined the Union Army at the age of 16 and served for three years, participating in some of the war's most significant battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg and the Siege of Petersburg.The book provides a detailed account of Calvert's time in the army, from his enlistment to his discharge, and offers a unique perspective on the war from a young soldier's point of view. Calvert shares his personal experiences, including his friendships with fellow soldiers, his struggles with homesickness and illness, and his encounters with Confederate soldiers.Throughout the book, Calvert provides insight into the daily life of a soldier, including descriptions of camp life, marches, and battles. He also reflects on the larger political and social issues of the time, such as slavery and the role of the government in the war effort.Overall, Reminiscences Of A Boy In Blue, 1862-1865 is a compelling and informative firsthand account of the American Civil War, offering readers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in American history.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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