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100 1 _aHermann, I.
_q(Isaac),
_d1838-1917
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of a Veteran Who Served as a Private in the 60's in the War Between the States :
_bPersonal Incidents, Experiences and Observations
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 2012-12-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, Moti Ben-Ari, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana)
520 _a"Memoirs of a Veteran Who Served as a Private in the 60's in the War Between the States" by Capt. I. Hermann is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the personal experiences and observations of Hermann, who enlisted in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Through his detailed anecdotes, the narrative explores themes of sacrifice, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of warfare from the perspective of a soldier on the front lines. The opening of the memoir introduces Capt. I. Hermann's reflections on the idealized visions of military life presented in propaganda, contrasting them with the grim realities he and his comrades faced. He recalls his enlistment in the Confederate Army in 1861 and the initial enthusiasm among fellow soldiers, driven by patriotism and duty to their homes. Hermann illustrates the early tensions that sparked the Civil War, recounting events like the defense of Fort Sumter, and shares vivid descriptions of his regiment's first encounters, including their experiences leading up to the Battle of Manassas. The early chapters set a foundation for Hermann's journey, highlighting both personal and collective struggles while providing insights into the complexities of war from an intimate viewpoint. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
653 _aConfederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1862)
653 _aConfederate States of America. Army. Georgia Artillery. Martin's Battery
653 _aConfederate States of America. Army. Georgia Artillery. Howell's Battery
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41528
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