Firsthand battlefield letters from a Confederate general reveal the daily life, decisions, and dangers of the Civil War. This collection captures the pace of campaigns, the stress of retreats, and the voice of a commander writing to his wife with honesty and immediacy.
The book presents a sequence of letters that move from reconnaissance and battlefield vigilance to moments of personal doubt, courage, and endurance. Across towns such as Winchester, Martinsburg, Gettysburg, and Port Republic, the writer shares tactical observations, the weight of leadership, and the human cost of war, offering a personal lens on a defining period in American history.
Ideal for readers of Civil War history, military correspondence, and 19th‑century personal letters.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book includes selections from the diary of the late Major-General Bryan Grimes, who fought for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. This book offers not only a firsthand account of Major-General Grimes' experiences in the conflict but also documents the struggles and complexities of the period through his letters and reports. The author begins by discussing Grimes' background, his motivations for joining the war effort, and his initial experiences as a soldier. Throughout the book, the author uses Grimes' writings to examine the daily life of a soldier, the challenges and hardships they faced, and their hopes and fears for the future. This book offers valuable insights into the American Civil War from the perspective of one of its participants, shedding light on the motivations, experiences, and sacrifices of those who fought in it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330741122_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330741122
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330741122
Quantity: 15 available