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100 1 _aVan Alstyne, Lawrence,
_d1839-1923
245 1 0 _aDiary of an Enlisted Man
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-09-28
508 _aProduced by Peter Podgoršek, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Diary of an Enlisted Man" by Lawrence Van Alstyne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book is a compilation of the author's personal diary entries from his time as a soldier during the American Civil War. It delves into the daily life, thoughts, and experiences of enlisted men, providing a unique perspective often overlooked in historical narratives. The opening of the diary introduces readers to the author's decision to enlist in the army and his reflections on what that means for him and his family. He describes the initial days in the recruiting camp, the camaraderie with fellow soldiers, and the emotional goodbyes to loved ones. The author conveys a sense of uncertainty and reluctance, mixed with a burgeoning sense of duty as he records his experiences navigating the transition from civilian life to the rigors of military service. Throughout these entries, the reader gains insight into the personal struggles and collective experiences of soldiers as they prepare for the challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
653 _aUnited States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 128th (1862-1865)
653 _aUnited States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 90th (1863-1865)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40890
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