This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Citizen-Soldier
or, Memoirs of a Volunteer
Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "The Citizen-Soldier; or, Memoirs of a Volunteer" by John Beatty is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents a first-person narrative of Beatty's experiences as a soldier in the Civil War, specifically focusing on his time with the Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Through captivating detail, the text explores the everyday life of a volunteer soldier, touching upon themes of patriotism, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of war. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on the importance of preserving personal histories for future generations, setting a tone of nostalgia and historical significance. He then offers a glimpse into the early days of the war, detailing his regiment’s movements as they arrived in Virginia and their engagements with local sentiments about the conflict. The scenes depict the soldiers' experiences traveling, encountering local Virginia residents, and preparing for combat, all infused with a sense of anticipation and the specter of the challenges to come. This opening establishes both a personal and a collective narrative, making it clear that the memoir will navigate the complex emotions and experiences of soldiers during the Civil War era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Beatty, John, 1828-1914
EBook No.: 20460
Published: Jan 27, 2007
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
Subject: Beatty, John, 1828-1914
Subject: United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1864) -- Biography
Subject: Soldiers -- Ohio -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Citizen-Soldier
or, Memoirs of a Volunteer
Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Citizen-Soldier; or, Memoirs of a Volunteer" by John Beatty is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents a first-person narrative of Beatty's experiences as a soldier in the Civil War, specifically focusing on his time with the Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Through captivating detail, the text explores the everyday life of a volunteer soldier, touching upon themes of patriotism, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of war. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on the importance of preserving personal histories for future generations, setting a tone of nostalgia and historical significance. He then offers a glimpse into the early days of the war, detailing his regiment’s movements as they arrived in Virginia and their engagements with local sentiments about the conflict. The scenes depict the soldiers' experiences traveling, encountering local Virginia residents, and preparing for combat, all infused with a sense of anticipation and the specter of the challenges to come. This opening establishes both a personal and a collective narrative, making it clear that the memoir will navigate the complex emotions and experiences of soldiers during the Civil War era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Beatty, John, 1828-1914
EBook No.: 20460
Published: Jan 27, 2007
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
Subject: Beatty, John, 1828-1914
Subject: United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1864) -- Biography
Subject: Soldiers -- Ohio -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.