02814cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000520011524500290016726400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000310038250801850041352013380059853400450193665300890198165300390207065301260210965300500223565300370228565300700232285600430239299900170243540973UtSlPG20260610133933.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aClark, Walter A.q(Walter Augustus),d1842-191410aUnder the Stars and Bars 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-10-08  aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Under the Stars and Bars" by Walter A. Clark is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the personal memories and experiences of the author during his four years of service with the Oglethorpe Infantry of Augusta, Georgia, in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. It aims to provide both a faithful portrait of soldier life and a countering perspective to the negative views held about the Old South's contributions during the war.  The opening of the book sets the stage for Clark's reflections, beginning with a preface that acknowledges his comrades and describes his motivations for writing. He emphasizes the complex nature of war, highlighting its humor and camaraderie alongside its realities. Through his detailed accounts, the beginning introduces readers to the origins of the Oglethorpes, their eagerness to join the war effort, and the early experiences Clark faced as a new recruit. Key moments are shared, such as hearing the news of secession and embarking on the first march, illustrating a blend of youthful enthusiasm and the challenges of military life amidst the turmoil of the conflict. These themes create a rich canvas for understanding the historical context and personal narratives interwoven throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate  aClark, Walter A. (Walter Augustus)  aConfederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1862). Oglethorpe Infantry Company -- Biography  aAtlanta Campaign, 1864 -- Personal narratives  aSoldiers -- Georgia -- Biography  aGeorgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40973  c81812d81812