9780243972463 - Glimpses of Places, and People, and Things: Extracts from Published Correspondence and Other Writings, 1861-1886 Classic Reprint by George C Smithe (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a profound, multifaceted exploration of a Civil War soldier's life through a series of letters and essays reflecting on pivotal moments of the war. The author's accounts of battles such as Antietam and Fredericksburg underscore the horrors of war, the pain of loss, and the resilience of the human spirit amid immense suffering. The writing provides unique insights into the motivations and inner struggles of the common soldier, revealing the personal side of a conflict often viewed through a historical lens. The book offers a powerful, unvarnished depiction of the Civil War, capturing the essence of the era and illuminating the complexities of the human experience within 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.