1861 Versus 1862 : Company Aytch, Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment Or A Side Show Of The Big Show (1882)
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""1861 Versus 1862: Company Aytch, Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment Or A Side Show Of The Big Show"" is a book written by Samuel R. Watkins in 1882. The book is a memoir of Watkins' experiences as a soldier in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Specifically, it focuses on his time serving in Company H of the Maury Grays, which was part of the First Tennessee Regiment. The book is divided into two parts: ""1861"" and ""1862."" In the first part, Watkins describes his experiences as a new soldier, including his enlistment, training, and first battles. He also shares anecdotes about his fellow soldiers and officers. In the second part, Watkins recounts his experiences during the Battle of Shiloh, which took place in April 1862. This battle was a turning point in the war, and Watkins' account provides a firsthand perspective on the chaos and horror of the conflict.Throughout the book, Watkins' writing style is vivid and engaging. He uses humor and wit to describe his experiences, but also does not shy away from describing the brutality of war. The book provides a valuable perspective on the Civil War, and is considered a classic of American literature.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: 9781104687038
- ISBN-10: 1104687038
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: June 2009
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.69 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.15 pounds
- Page Count: 240
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