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The Diary of a Line Officer (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Augustus C. Brown

 
9780332456607: The Diary of a Line Officer (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A Civil War diary unfolds with the grit, humor, and hard realities of an officer in the field. The book offers a vivid, first‑hand view of siege, march, and hospital life that shaped a young man's year on campaign.

Spanning battles, moving encampments, and the daily demands of service, this edition centers on the author’s experiences from front lines to hospital wards. It captures the texture of army life, the strain of weather and travel, and the people—the comrades, the towns, and the civilians who intersected the war’s march.

  • Ground‑level scenes of siege lines, breastworks, and shellfire that convey the urgency of each moment.
  • Close, practical details about army routines, clothing, meals, and the challenges of supply and movement.
  • Personal episodes in camps and hospitals that reveal resilience, humor, and the toll of the campaign.
  • Relationships with fellow officers and the larger arc of a long, historic war as seen through a single observer.

Ideal for readers of Civil War memoirs and military history who seek a grounded, human perspective on a pivotal campaign.

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