The Cannoneer : Recollections Of Service In The Army Of The Potomac (1890)
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The Cannoneer: Recollections Of Service In The Army Of The Potomac (1890) is a memoir written by Augustus Buell, a Union soldier who served in the American Civil War. The book is a first-hand account of his experiences as a cannoneer in the Army of the Potomac, one of the most important Union armies during the war. Buell's memoir is a vivid and detailed description of life on the front lines of the Civil War. He writes about the battles he fought in, the people he met, and the challenges he faced as a soldier. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the strategy and tactics used by the Union army, the conditions of the soldiers' camps, and the role of artillery in the war.The Cannoneer is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Civil War. Buell's writing is engaging and informative, and his personal experiences give readers a sense of what it was really like to be a soldier during this tumultuous period in American history. The book is also notable for its detailed descriptions of the battles of Antietam and Gettysburg, two of the most significant battles of the war.Overall, The Cannoneer: Recollections Of Service In The Army Of The Potomac is an important work of Civil War literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into the experiences of Union soldiers during this pivotal moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9780548639719
- ISBN-10: 054863971X
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: October 2007
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
- Page Count: 404
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