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Company Aytch : A Classic Memoir of the Civil War
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Overview

Among the plethora of books about the Civil War, Company Aytch stands out for its uniquely personal view of the events as related by a most engaging writer--a man with Twain-like talents who served as a foot soldier for four long years in the Confederate army. Originally published in 1881 as a series of articles in the Columbia, Tennessee, Herald, Sam Watkins's account has long been recognized by historians as one of the most lively and witty accounts of the war. Parallels between this text and The Red Badge of Courage suggest that Stephen Crane was also among Private Watkins's readers. This edition of Company Aytch also contains six previously uncollected articles by Sam Watkins, plus other valuable supplementary materials, including a map and period illustrations, a glossary of technical and military terms, a chronology of events, a concise history of Watkins's regiment, a biographical directory of individuals mentioned in the narrative, and geographic and topical indexes. This new edition of a Civil War classic is bound to become the edition of choice for students, military buffs, and general readers alike.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780452281240
  • ISBN-10: 0452281245
  • Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
  • Publish Date: November 1999
  • Dimensions: 8 x 5.36 x 0.66 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.57 pounds
  • Page Count: 304
  • Reading Level: Ages 18-UP

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