The Gildersleeve, Basil L. (Basil Lanneau) 1831-1924 creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Creed of the Old South 1865-1915" by Basil L. Gildersleeve is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on the cultural and ideological principles held by Southerners following the Civil War, offering a perspective that blends personal experience with broader societal themes. The text examines the motivations behind the Southern participation in the Civil War and views the conflict through the lens of a Southerner grappling with the memories of an era marked by valor and suffering. The opening of the book sets the stage with Gildersleeve's reflections on his own experiences as a soldier in the Civil War, noting the conversations of old veterans and evoking vivid memories from his youth. He shares poignant images of captured opponents, the camaraderie of soldiers, and the deep-seated sense of honor that characterized the Southern viewpoint. Through personal anecdotes, he illustrates the emotional complexity of being a Southern man during and after the war, acknowledging both the perceived nobility of their cause and the sorrow tied to the losses endured. Overall, the beginning of the text lays a foundation for exploring themes of identity, memory, and the conflicting legacies of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Preface -- The creed of the Old South -- A Southerner in the Peloponnesian War. Release date is 2008-01-14 Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Greece -- History -- Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C. E456 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24281 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24281 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133545.0 24281