70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers
By John D. Billings, Charles W. Reed, William Tecumseh Sherman, Philip Henry Sheridan, Ulysses S. Grant, J. W. Gibson, George Perkins, Henry B. James, Henry Bascom Smith, Henry Martyn Kieffer, Charles A. Fuller, Willard W. Glazier, Joseph Warren Keifer, John McElroy, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, James Madison Page, Alonzo Cooper, Lemuel Abijah Abbott, Louis Richards, S Emma E. Edmonds, Samuel Scoville, Henry H. Meacham, Frank A. Rollin, Richard Taylor, John Beatty, Leander Stillwell, Charles Anderson Dana, James Harvey Kidd, Jacob D. Cox, Stanton P. Allen, Hampton Sidney Thomas, James Harrison Wilson, Frederick L. Hitchcock, James R. Carnahan, Joseph W. Grant, Richard J. Fulfer, John Lockwood, Henry C. Meyer, D. H. Fletcher, Samuel H. Fletcher, H. Clay Trumbull, James Madison Stone, Allen Ripley Foote, Thomas Kirwan, E. H. Clement, Edward Mott Robbins, Martin A. Haynes, Grenville Mellen Dodge, John G. B. Adams, Ansel D. Nickerson, Warren Olney, Daniel Avery Langworthy, Joshua M. Addeman, Eugene Winslow Watson, Samuel Dana Greene, John Lorimer Worden, H. Ashton Ramsay, Bradford Ripley Jr. Wood, John Watson Foster, R. E. McBride, Charles Carleton Coffin, Wickham Hoffman, George T. Ulmer, William A. Canfield, Abner Doubleday, John M. Batten, Lawrence Van Alstyne, David W. Stafford, Charles C. Nott, John Levi Maile, William N. Tyler, John Azor Kellogg, James Pike, Lot D. Young & Susie King Taylor
- Release Date: 2024-07-31
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a compelling anthology that captures the diverse experiences and voices of those who served in the Union Army. The collection encapsulates a wide range of literary styles, from the stark and harrowing narratives of battlefield confrontations to deeply reflective accounts of the personal and collective struggles of war. Intimately tied to the historical context of the Civil War, the anthology provides a panoramic view of the conflict, underscoring the complexities and variegated human experiences of the soldiers. Whether through the strategic insights of military leaders or the heartfelt recollections of common foot soldiers, each memoir offers a unique perspective on this pivotal chapter in American history. The contributors to this anthology come from varied backgrounds, including prominent generals, dedicated front-line soldiers, and insightful chroniclers. Figures such as Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, and John D. Billings, among others, lend their voices to this collection, each contributing a unique facet to the overarching theme of the Union war effort. The inclusion of perspectives from not only career soldiers but also volunteers and noncombatant participants enriches the narrative, offering a comprehensive insight into the era. Readers are invited to engage with 70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers as an essential resource that bridges the gap between past and present, private memory and public history. This anthology is an invaluable opportunity for anyone seeking to broaden their understanding of the Civil War through a confluence of diverse voices and literary styles. Scholars, historians, and general readers alike will find both educational value and profound human insights within its pages, fostering a deeper appreciation of the multifaceted experiences of the Union soldiers.
