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_aStillwell, Leander, _d1843-1934 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-09-08 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War 1861-1865" by Leander Stillwell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative provides a firsthand perspective of a young soldier's experiences and reflections during the American Civil War, specifically focusing on the 61st Illinois Infantry. Stillwell's account captures the transformation from civilian life to military service, detailing the challenges faced by common soldiers. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Stillwell's journey by recounting his decision to enlist shortly after the war began. He reflects on his life in Illinois, the initial excitement of joining the army, and the camaraderie among the recruits at Camp Carrollton. As he describes the atmosphere of military life—training, drills, and the realities of camp food—readers get a glimpse into both the mundane and significant moments that shaped his early military days. The narrative emphasizes the conflicting emotions of pride and fear, portraying the young soldier's aspirations and the somber reality that awaited him as the war unfolded. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives | ||
| 653 | _aStillwell, Leander, 1843-1934 | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 61st (1862-1865) -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aSoldiers -- Illinois -- Biography | ||
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