TY - BOOK AU - Sorrel,G.Moxley AU - Daniel,John W. TI - Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer AV - E456 PY - 2016/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns KW - United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate KW - Confederate States of America. Army -- Biography KW - Sorrel, G. Moxley (Gilbert Moxley), 1838-1901 KW - Longstreet, James, 1821-1904 -- Friends and associates N1 - Release date is 2016-05-22; 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 N2 - "Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer" by G. Moxley Sorrel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a personal narrative from Sorrel, who served as a staff officer during the Civil War, detailing his experiences in significant battles and his reflections on various military leaders. This work appears to be an engaging memoir, aimed at providing insights into life on the battlefield and the dynamics within the Confederate Army. The opening of the memoir recounts Sorrel's background, his decision to leave his civilian life for military service, and his introduction to several prominent figures in the Confederate Army. He shares the excitement and tumult of the first Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) in 1861, describing his initial experiences under fire and the relationships he formed with notable commanders like Longstreet and Stonewall Jackson. The account is rich with personal anecdotes, setting the tone for the memoir as both a vivid portrayal of military life and a compelling historical document. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52121 ER -