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100 1 _aElliott, James Carson,
_d1845-1936
245 1 4 _aThe Southern Soldier Boy: A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-02-28
508 _aE-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
520 _a"The Southern Soldier Boy: A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy" by James Carson Elliott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences and reflections of a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on the intense personal experiences in battles and the observations of the social landscape during and after the war. Through the viewpoint of Elliott, a private in the Confederate Army, the narrative likely covers the trials, camaraderie, and hardships faced by soldiers on the front lines. At the start of the text, Elliott introduces himself and shares his origins and motivations for joining the war. He details his upbringing in North Carolina and the social conditions that prompted many young men to enlist in the fight for the Confederacy. The opening lays the foundation for the narrative by engaging with themes of patriotism, the effects of war on society and individuals, and the complex moral landscape of the Civil War era. Elliott's reflection on the significant battles he partook in, particularly at Petersburg, presents a vivid picture of the challenges faced by Confederate soldiers, setting the stage for an introspective and action-packed account of his service. (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 _aConfederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Infantry Regiment, 56th. Company F
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31453
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