Memoirs of a Veteran Who Served as a Private in the 60's in the War Between the States : Personal Incidents, Experiences and Observations

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hermann, I. (Isaac), 1838-1917.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Memoirs of a Veteran Who Served as a Private in the 60's in the War Between the States" by Capt. I. Hermann is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the personal experiences and observations of Hermann, who enlisted in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Through his detailed anecdotes, the narrative explores themes of sacrifice, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of warfare from the perspective of a soldier on the front lines. The opening of the memoir introduces Capt. I. Hermann's reflections on the idealized visions of military life presented in propaganda, contrasting them with the grim realities he and his comrades faced. He recalls his enlistment in the Confederate Army in 1861 and the initial enthusiasm among fellow soldiers, driven by patriotism and duty to their homes. Hermann illustrates the early tensions that sparked the Civil War, recounting events like the defense of Fort Sumter, and shares vivid descriptions of his regiment's first encounters, including their experiences leading up to the Battle of Manassas. The early chapters set a foundation for Hermann's journey, highlighting both personal and collective struggles while providing insights into the complexities of war from an intimate viewpoint. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, Moti Ben-Ari, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-12-01