Lest We Forget (Classic Reprint)

Edwin F. Surber

ISBN 10: 1331411386 / ISBN 13: 9781331411383

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a collection of poems, songs, and narratives that reminisces on the American Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley. The author, who was a young child during the war, provides a unique perspective on the conflict through the eyes of civilians. The book offers a glimpse into the hardships and horrors of war, as well as the resilience and determination of the human spirit. The poems and songs are particularly evocative, capturing the emotions and experiences of those who lived through this tumultuous time. The book also includes historical context and analysis to help readers better understand the significance of the events described. Overall, this book is a moving and thought-provoking account of the American Civil War, offering a fresh perspective on the conflict and its impact on the people who lived through 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781331411383_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lest We Forget (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331411386
• ISBN 13: 9781331411383
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry

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Synopsis

A lyrical portrait of a Virginia valley that blends nature, memory, and Civil War history for readers who love place-based storytelling.

This edition draws you into a rural world where every brook, mill, and hillside holds a memory.

From the first pages, you’ll walk through a valley alive with cedar forests, old mills, and the daily life of farmer families. The text links scenic detail with moments from the Civil War, showing how landscape and community endured through upheaval. It reads like a memory and a meditation, inviting you to linger with the scenes and the people who once inhabited them.

• Vivid, scene-driven depictions of waterways, mills, churches, and landscapes that frame life in a small Virginia town.
• Embedded Civil War episodes, including battles, scouts, and the reverberations of conflict on families and communities.
• Portrayals of home life and work—knitting, spinning, farming, and the rhythms of seasonal change.
• A reflective, regional portrait that weaves natural beauty with historical memory.

Ideal for readers of regional history, Civil War reminiscence, and poetry-infused memoirs that honor place and memory.