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A Texan In Search Of A Fight: Being The Diary And Letters Of A Private Soldier In Hood's Texas Brigade (1901)

A Texan In Search Of A Fight: Being The Diary And Letters Of A Private Soldier In Hood's Texas Brigade (1901)

West, John Camden

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Military BiographiesLetters & EssaysCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 116455333X
ISBN13: 9781164553335
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 198
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Texan In Search Of A Fight is a historical book that presents the diary and letters of John Camden West, a private soldier in Hood�������s Texas Brigade during the American Civil War. The book is set in the mid-19th century and provides a first-hand account of the experiences of a soldier during the war. The book is divided into two parts, the first part being the diary entries of West, and the second part being his letters to his family. The diary entries provide a detailed account of West's daily life as a soldier, including the battles he fought in, the conditions of the camps, and his thoughts and feelings about the war. The letters to his family offer a more personal perspective, detailing his relationships with his fellow soldiers and his family back home. Throughout the book, West's experiences shed light on the hardships and sacrifices that soldiers endured during the Civil War. The book also provides insight into the motivations and beliefs of Confederate soldiers, as well as the impact of the war on the people of Texas. Overall, A Texan In Search Of A Fight is a fascinating historical document that offers a unique perspective on the American Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the experiences of soldiers during wartime.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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