Meyers, Augustus 1841- creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ten Years in the Ranks, U.S. Army" by Augustus Meyers is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles the author's ten years of service in the United States Army during a formative period of American history, focusing on his experiences as a young soldier on the frontier and through the Civil War. It provides an insight into military life, detailing daily routines, training, and the camaraderie among soldiers, especially from the perspective of a young recruit. The opening of the book sets the stage for Meyers’ journey, beginning with his enlistment at just over twelve years old, supported by his widowed mother. He describes his arrival at Governor’s Island, detailing the stark contrast between his expectations and the reality of military life. Through vivid descriptions, he captures the life of a musician in the ranks, from learning to play the fife to his interactions with fellow soldiers. Meyers lays bare the challenges he faced, including the strict discipline, the rudimentary living conditions, and the friendships formed among young recruits, all while hinting at the broader socio-political landscape of the era that would eventually lead him into the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-06-12 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories United States. Army -- Military life Meyers, Augustus, 1841- United States. Army of the Potomac -- Biography E456 Original publication data not identified 15002096 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45949 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45949 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134044.0 45949