02608cam a22003253u 4500 32031 UtSlPG 20260610133730.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20008778 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Nickerson, Ansel D., -1896 A Raw Recruit's War Experiences Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-04-17 Produced by 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.) "A Raw Recruit's War Experiences" by Ansel D. Nickerson is a personal account of the author's experiences as a soldier in the Eleventh Rhode Island Volunteers during the American Civil War, written in the late 19th century. This historical account provides insight into the life of a "raw recruit," detailing both the humorous and serious aspects of military life during a tumultuous period in U.S. history. The book likely spans the time from the early 1860s to around the late 1880s, reflecting on the Civil War and its aftermath, focusing on themes of duty, camaraderie, and the human experience of warfare. In this engaging recounting, Nickerson shares anecdotes from his enlistment through his various assignments, including camp life, drills, and the emotional toll of witnessing the consequences of war. He describes the camaraderie, levity, and hardships faced by soldiers, contrasting the romanticized notions of heroism with the stark reality of military duty. From the burdensome knapsacks filled with personal items to humorous mishaps during drills, the memoir captures the essence of a soldier's life, blending laughter and sorrow. Ultimately, it highlights the importance of patriotism and the sacrifices made by those who served, along with a heartfelt reflection on what it meant to be part of the war effort during such a critical time in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives United States. Army. Rhode Island Infantry Regiment, 11th (1862-1863) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32031 72877 72877