NF Rebel Private: Front And Rear: Memoirs Of A Confederate Soldier - Kindle $0.99

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William A. Fletcher (author)
Albion Press (November 18, 2015)

This may be free online, worth looking.

In April 1861 war was declared between the Union and the Confederacy.

When the news came it made Fletcher nervous, as he was working but didn’t want to miss his chance to enlist; reaching an agreement, he began his journey the following day.

Two years later, on the third day at Gettysburg, Fletcher recalls how he became temporarily afflicted with a “bad case of cowardly horror” following the order to prepare to charge.

But Fletcher could also be a restless man and was brave to a fault, frequently seeking permission for dangerous raids or patrols in the lulls between battles.

Wounded on numerous occasions, Fletcher became incapacitated for further infantry service and was transferred to the cavalry, where he would serve for the rest of the war.

It was during this time that he was taken prisoner by Union troops, and Fletcher’s account of his capture, and the formation and execution of his escape plan is worthy of a classic thriller.

With its combination of straightforward prose and unexpected philosophising, Rebel Private is an arresting account of one line soldier’s experience.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01874REYA/?tag=civilwartalkc-20

Disclaimer: This post is neither a recommendation nor solicitation by CivilWarTalk or Chellers. It is solely for informational purposes.
 
Hah, just saw this thread and surprisingly it is 0.99 EUR here also!! I have looked a long time for something in the line of “Hardtack and Coffee“ from a Confederate perspective. This seems to be it. Looking forward to reading it.
 
Reading it now. Interesting it goes from Fredericksburg to Gettysburg very quickly. What happened to Chancellorsville? Were they left guarding Fredericksburg? Or did they go south foraging with Longstreet?
 
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Reading it now. Interesting it goes from Fredericksburg to Gettysburg very quickly. What happened to Chancellorsville? Were they left guarding Fredericksburg? Or did they go south foraging with Longstreet?
The latter. Both Hood's and Pickett's Divisions went with Longstreet to Suffolk and didn't return in time to fight at Chancellorsville.
 
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