A Eggleston, George Cary 1839-1911 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Rebel's Recollections" by George Cary Eggleston is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a personal perspective on the experiences and sentiments of Southern soldiers during the Civil War, particularly from the viewpoint of Virginia. It captures the complexities of Southern patriotism, highlighting themes of honor, sacrifice, and the struggles faced by the men who fought in the war. The opening of the book sets the stage for Eggleston's recollections by establishing a need for readers to adopt a Southern perspective to fully grasp the events and motivations described. He recounts the initial phases of the Civil War, emphasizing the reluctance of Virginians to secede and the mixture of enthusiasm and trepidation as preparations for conflict began. He paints a picture of the disorganized yet spirited volunteers, who eagerly took up arms despite their lack of military training, and reflects on the conflicting emotions surrounding the concept of honor and the duty to protect their state. The opening serves not only as a historical narrative but also as a contemplation on the nature of loyalty and the deeply rooted beliefs that drove the South to war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-02-14 Produced by John Campbell and 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 Confederate States of America -- History United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate Eggleston, George Cary, 1839-1911 E456 Original publication data not identified 05011061 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51211 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51211 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134159.0 51211