02384cam a22003133u 4500 23733 UtSlPG 20260610133538.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02019139 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Burnett, Alfred, 1824-1884 Incidents of the War: Humorous, Pathetic, and Descriptive Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-12-04 Produced by David Edwards, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Incidents of the War: Humorous, Pathetic, and Descriptive" by Alfred Burnett is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recollects the author's experiences as a war correspondent and soldier during the American Civil War, blending humor with poignant narratives from life in the army. It aims to provide readers an engaging glimpse into camp life, battles, and the personal anecdotes of soldiers, making it a unique documentation of a tumultuous period in American history. The opening of the work introduces the author, who recounts the myriad amusing and harrowing incidents he witnessed during his two years with the army. It captures a vivid sense of camp life, detailing the camaraderie among soldiers and the various challenges they faced, including physical hardships and emotional tribulations, especially during and after battles like Perryville. Burnett highlights both the levity and gravity of wartime experiences, showcasing his keen observational skills and his ability to share stories that both entertain and inform, establishing a balance between the humor found in absurd situations and the pathos inherent to the suffering endured by soldiers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Anecdotes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23733 64765 64765