Langbeschreibung
The author, who fought as a private in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War, describes the Confederate soldier's daily struggles with hunger, illness, fear, and the perils of combat; as well as his pride of service, love of comrades, and courage in the face of overwhelming oddsCarlton McCarthy (1847-1936) was the mayor of Richmond (Virginia, United States) from 1904 to 1908.