02363cam a22003373u 4500 40890 UtSlPG 20260610133932.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10026176 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Van Alstyne, Lawrence, 1839-1923 Diary of an Enlisted Man Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-09-28 Produced by Peter Podgoršek, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Diary of an Enlisted Man" by Lawrence Van Alstyne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book is a compilation of the author's personal diary entries from his time as a soldier during the American Civil War. It delves into the daily life, thoughts, and experiences of enlisted men, providing a unique perspective often overlooked in historical narratives. The opening of the diary introduces readers to the author's decision to enlist in the army and his reflections on what that means for him and his family. He describes the initial days in the recruiting camp, the camaraderie with fellow soldiers, and the emotional goodbyes to loved ones. The author conveys a sense of uncertainty and reluctance, mixed with a burgeoning sense of duty as he records his experiences navigating the transition from civilian life to the rigors of military service. Throughout these entries, the reader gains insight into the personal struggles and collective experiences of soldiers as they prepare for the challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 128th (1862-1865) United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 90th (1863-1865) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40890 81729 81729