Memoirs of a Veteran Who Served as a Private in the 60’s in the War Between the States.
Atlanta: Byrd Publishing, 1911. First. Hard Cover. Bound in Confederate gray cloth.Spine lettering readable. Front hinge repaired. / None. Item #463
A scarce account of a soldier who served in the Washington Rifles, 1st Georgia Infantry and also Martin's (Howell's) Battery. A very good account of a private soldier. He does not critique or address the actions of the high command but concentrates on what he did and what he saw. It contains several hand drawn illustrations surrounding his experiences.
THE BOOK IS SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY TWO OF THE AUTHOR'S SONS.
Has a company roster.
Howes-H-436. Nevins I-103. Dornbusch II-239.
ITC-89: “…highly regarded for its scarcity as well as its content. …unvarnished accounts of soldier life…” “…narrative by a Jewish immigrant in a Georgia regiment.”.
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