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100 1 _aMcCarthy, Carlton,
_d1847-
245 1 0 _aDetailed Minutiae of Soldier life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-26
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell,Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Detailed Minutiae of Soldier Life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865" by Carlton McCarthy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides an in-depth look into the everyday experiences, challenges, and thoughts of the Confederate soldiers who fought in the American Civil War, particularly focusing on the Army of Northern Virginia. McCarthy aims to preserve the lesser-known yet vital aspects of a soldier's life, highlighting their personal sacrifices and the camaraderie formed amidst hardships. The opening of the book introduces the author's perspective on the unique valiance of the Confederate soldier, emphasizing their resilience against overwhelming odds, adversity, and a lack of resources. McCarthy reflects on the motivations that drove these men to enlist and how their individual experiences shaped the broader narrative of the war. He also provides insights into the realities of military life, including the heartfelt letters exchanged with loved ones and the everyday struggles for sustenance and comfort that soldiers faced in the field. Through anecdotes and thoughtful analysis, the author sets the stage for a detailed examination of soldier life during a tumultuous period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
653 _aMcCarthy, Carlton, 1847-
653 _aConfederate States of America. Army of Northern Virginia -- Military life
653 _aConfederate States of America. Army of Northern Virginia -- Biography
700 1 _aSheppard, William Ludwell,
_d1833-1912
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25603
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