The Southern Soldier Boy: A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy by Elliott
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| Author | Elliott, James Carson, 1845- |
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| LoC No. | 07039541 |
| Title | The Southern Soldier Boy: A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http: //www.archive.org/details/americana) |
| Summary | "The Southern Soldier Boy: A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy" by James Carson Elliott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences and reflections of a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on the intense personal experiences in battles and the observations of the social landscape during and after the war. Through the viewpoint of Elliott, a private in the Confederate Army, the narrative likely covers the trials, camaraderie, and hardships faced by soldiers on the front lines. At the start of the text, Elliott introduces himself and shares his origins and motivations for joining the war. He details his upbringing in North Carolina and the social conditions that prompted many young men to enlist in the fight for the Confederacy. The opening lays the foundation for the narrative by engaging with themes of patriotism, the effects of war on society and individuals, and the complex moral landscape of the Civil War era. Elliott's reflection on the significant battles he partook in, particularly at Petersburg, presents a vivid picture of the challenges faced by Confederate soldiers, setting the stage for an introspective and action-packed account of his service. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate |
| Subject | Confederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Infantry Regiment, 56th. Company F |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31453 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 134 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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