02353cam a22003373u 4500 73190 UtSlPG 20260610134707.0 m cr n 260607r20241895utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02017771 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Wittenmyer, Annie, 1827-1900 Under the guns Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-03-17 David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Under the Guns: A Woman's Reminiscences of the Civil War" by Annie Wittenmyer is a personal historical account written in the late 19th century. The author recounts her experiences as a nurse and aid worker during the American Civil War, highlighting the roles women played in supporting soldiers and tending to the wounded. This work focuses on real-life incidents and heartfelt stories, providing a unique perspective on the war from a woman's viewpoint. The opening of the memoir sets the tone for Wittenmyer's narrative as she outlines her intention to share personal stories rather than military history. She describes how she became involved in hospital work when camps were established near her home in Iowa, detailing her early experiences ministering to soldiers and witnessing the impact of the war firsthand. Wittenmyer emphasizes the bravery and decency of soldiers, recounting her interactions with military leaders and the heartfelt incidents she encountered, framing her memories with both respect for those who served and a deep compassion for the suffering endured. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Boston: E. B. Stillings & Co., 1895 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Grant, Julia Dent, 1826-1902 https://archive.org/details/undergunswomansr00witt/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73190 113915 113915