Rebel Private Front And Rear Memoirs Of A Confederate Soldier

Author : William A. Fletcher
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786251787
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rebel Private: Front And Rear: Memoirs Of A Confederate Soldier written by William A. Fletcher and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The recent rediscovery of Rebel Private: Front and Rear, effectively lost for decades, marks an authentic publishing event in the literature of the Civil War. A rare insight into the conflict from the point of view of a Confederate army enlisted man, this compelling memoir has been hailed by historians as a classic and indispensible key to understanding the Southern perspective. Margaret Mitchell even described it as her single most valuable source of research for Gone With the Wind. “This stunning document is the work of a common foot soldier blessed with extraordinary perception and articulateness. After joining the famed Texas Brigade under Stonewall Jackson. Private William A. Fletcher saw action at Second Manassas, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, and Chickamauga. He was wounded several times and escaped from a moving Union prison train before the South’s surrender. In 1907, he published this powerfully evocative account of his exploits, a volume of frank, detailed recollections that spares none of the horror, courage, or absurdity of war. But a fire destroyed all but a few copies before they could be distributed. One copy, however, did make its way to the Library of Congress, where it was eventually discovered. Today, this colorful work has become the voice of the Civil War front-line grunt, speaking to the modern reader with the intensity of personal experience and a vividness of detail that gives it a riveting you-are-there quality.”- Print ed. “Get this riveting book. Fletcher’s description of Gettysburg surpasses almost everything I’ve read anywhere about that battle, including—gasps!—Michael Shaara’s The Killer Angels.”—Jeff Guinn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram “Epitomizes unsung, unintentional greatness.... Readers find themselves in the trenches.... May become seminal reading for Civil War scholars and history buffs.” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Author : William Andrew Fletcher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780425011577
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rebel Private, Front and Rear written by William Andrew Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William Fletcher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781533211736
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rebel Private: Front and Rear: Memoirs of a Confederate Soldier written by William Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-23 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In April 1861 war was declared between the Union and the Confederacy. When the news came it made Fletcher nervous, as he was working but didn't want to miss his chance to enlist; reaching an agreement, he began his journey the following day. Two years later, on the third day at Gettysburg, Fletcher recalls how he became temporarily afflicted with a "bad case of cowardly horror" following the order to prepare to charge. But Fletcher could also be a restless man and was brave to a fault, frequently seeking permission for dangerous raids or patrols in the lulls between battles. Wounded on numerous occasions, Fletcher became incapacitated for further infantry service and was transferred to the cavalry, where he would serve for the rest of the war. It was during this time that he was taken prisoner by Union troops, and Fletcher's account of his capture, and the formation and execution of his escape plan is worthy of a classic thriller. With its combination of straightforward prose and unexpected philosophising, Rebel Private is an arresting account of one line soldier's experience. William Andrew Fletcher (1839-1915) was a lumberman, scout and soldier from Louisiana. In 1856 the family moved to Texas, and five years later he enlisted in the Confederate Army. Serving throughout the Civil War, he survived and returned to Texas, where he later married and raised a family. Praise for William A. Fletcher "A neat tale of suspense ... an admirable piece of Americana." - Atlantic Monthly "Gives the best account I know of.... This Confederate Soldier shows his devotion to the truth by limiting his narrative to what he saw with his own eyes." - Shelby Foote "He was the G.I. Joe of the confederate army.... He wrote so honestly, casually, and dramatically that no one who pretends to understand the Irresponsible Conflict can neglect reading this book." - Houston Post Albion Press is an imprint of Endeavour Press, the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.

Author : William Andrew Fletcher
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781530747252
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rebel Private written by William Andrew Fletcher and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-27 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rebel Private: Front and Rear, are the memoirs of a front line Confederate soldier. William Andrew Fletcher served with Hood's Texas Brigade, and fought at Second Manassas, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and Chickamauga. Fletcher's Rebel Private is considered to be one of the most vivid and well written of any Civil War memoir.

Author : W. A. Fletcher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781717270900
Total Pages : 700 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rebel Private Front and Rear written by W. A. Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-22 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rebel Private Front and Rear is the memoirs of a Confederate soldier who fought in many famous battles.

Author : William Andrew Fletcher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780292759015
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rebel Private written by William Andrew Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William Andrew Fletcher
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rebel Private written by William Andrew Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In April 1861 war was declared between the Union and the Confederacy.When the news came it made Fletcher nervous, as he was working but didn't want to miss his chance to enlist; reaching an agreement, he began his journey the following day.Two years later, on the third day at Gettysburg, Fletcher recalls how he became temporarily afflicted with a "bad case of cowardly horror" following the order to prepare to charge. But Fletcher could also be a restless man and was brave to a fault, frequently seeking permission for dangerous raids or patrols in the lulls between battles.Wounded on numerous occasions, Fletcher became incapacitated for further infantry service and was transferred to the cavalry, where he would serve for the rest of the war. It was during this time that he was taken prisoner by Union troops, and Fletcher's account of his capture, and the formation and execution of his escape plan is worthy of a classic thriller.With its combination of straightforward prose and unexpected philosophising, Rebel Private is an arresting account of one line soldier's experience.William Andrew Fletcher (1839-1915) was a lumberman, scout and soldier from Louisiana. In 1856 the family moved to Texas, and five years later he enlisted in the Confederate Army. Serving throughout the Civil War, he survived and returned to Texas, where he later married and raised a family.

Author : Wayland Fuller Dunaway
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reminiscences of a Rebel written by Wayland Fuller Dunaway and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-16 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Reminiscences of a Rebel" by Wayland Fuller Dunaway. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : William A. Fletcher
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781453604908
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rebel Private written by William A. Fletcher and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2010-05-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Rebel Private," William A. Fletcher's account of service in all the major theaters of the Civil War, is one of the most compelling books written about service in the War Between the States. William Fletcher's recollection of life as a Confederate soldier are vivid, and his so great is his ability to command the imagination and give the reader a real you-are-there experience. Fletcher was a very practical soldier, and "Rebel Private" reflects this, exposing readers to the everyday concerns of a Confederate soldier, from the plight of the wounded to taking food from women and children in Union territory and scavenging the dying. William Fletcher even expresses regret that he had refrained from shooting an enemy soldier because he appeared very young and he wonders if it hurt his nation's cause. "Rebel Private" also contains exciting stories about being captured and escaping from a moving prison train. After the war, he heard a North Carolina soldier ask Fletcher's Texas cavalry unit if they had any bacon. When one answered yes, the man said "Grease and slide back into the Union." After thinking about it a while, Fletcher saw the wisdom in that advice and did just that. He became a very successful lumber entrepreneur as well as the author of "Rebel Private," which is highly recommend for students of military or Southern history or anyone who likes true adventure.

Author : Sam R. Watkins
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439104883
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Co. Aytch written by Sam R. Watkins and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic Civil War memoir, Co. Aytch is the work of a natural storyteller who balances the horror of war with an irrepressible sense of humor and a sharp eye for the lighter side of battle. It is a testament to one man’s enduring humanity, courage, and wisdom in the midst of death and destruction. Early in May 1861, twenty-one-year-old Sam R. Watkins of Columbia, Tennessee, joined the First Tennessee Regiment, Company H, to fight for the Confederacy. Of the 120 original recruits in his company, Watkins was one of only seven to survive every one of its battles, from Shiloh to Nashville. Twenty years later, with a “house full of young ‘rebels’ clustering around my knees and bumping about my elbows,” he wrote this remarkable account—a memoir of a humble soldier fighting in the American Civil War, replete with tales of the common foot soldiers, commanders, Yankee enemies, victories, defeats, and the South’s ultimate surrender on April 26, 1865.