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Title: Detailed Minutiae of Soldier Life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865

Author: Carlton McCarthy

Narrator: James Winston

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-31-17

Publisher: Audioliterature

Genres: History, World

Publisher's Summary:

Excerpt: We are familiar with the names and deeds of the "generals", from the commander-in-chief down to the almost innumerable brigadiers, and we are all more or less ignorant of the habits and characteristics of the individuals who composed the rank and file of the "grand armies" of 1861-65. As time rolls on, the historian, condensing matters, mentions "the men" by brigades, divisions, and corps. But here let us look at the individual soldier separated from the huge masses of men composing the armies, and doing his own work and duty.

The fame of Lee and Jackson, world-wide, and as the years increase ever brighter, is but condensed and personified admiration of the Confederate soldier, wrung from an unwilling world by his matchless courage, endurance, and devotion. Their fame is an everlasting monument to the mighty deeds of the nameless host who followed them through so much toil and blood to glorious victories.

Carlton McCarthy (1847-1936) was the mayor of Richmond (Virginia, United States) from 1904 to 1908. Prior to this, he served as a soldier in the Confederate Army.

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Members Reviews:

Interesting collection of tales of the life of a common soldier in the Army of Northern Virginia

Not really a narrative, more of a collection of vignettes on life as a common soldier in the Army of Northern Virginia. The author goes into considerable detail regarding what they wore, how they marched, what they ate, and many other insights into life from the Confederate side. Well worth the time of anyone with a passion for the American Civil War. By the time you have finished this book you will be fairly expert with regard to conditions in the Confederate Army. Definitely adds some needed insight into the conditions under which Robert E. Lee and his subordinates functioned.

Fascinating Insights

As a descendant of confederate veterans, as well as a sort of an amateur civil war historian, I find the insights this book gives to be fascinating. It covers many things most people don't think about, such as the near constant lack of food and need to forage, and the fact that they didn't use tents. It gives details and insights that one can only get from someone who was there and experienced it. This is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the human side of this conflict. After reading this, I have to say that that it's amazing that they accomplished what they did with what they had. This book has given me a much deeper understanding of what my ancestors endured, and a greater respect for them as well.

Excellent details on soldiers life in ANV

Full of good detail on the daily life and experiences of Confederate soldiers in the ANV. In many ways it is a Confederate version of Hardtack and Coffee. It was written well after the war and contains a certain amount of Lost Cause mythology common to the period. Modern readers may find some of it politically incorrect, but it is a window to see the views of both the period of the war and when it was written. Such things do not distract from the excellent details of military life.

Fascinating

I was expecting more detail...maybe more names...but it's an interesting read. Embossed leather cover and beautifully bound. Carefully packed and quickly shipped.

Detailed Minutiae of Soldier Life in Army of No VA

I found the book an easy read.