Reminiscences of Service with the First Voluntee
Reminiscences of Service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia is a memoir written by Charles H. Olmstead, a veteran of the American Civil War. The book recounts Olmstead's experiences as a member of the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia, a unit of the Confederate Army. Olmstead provides a vivid account of the regiment's battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg, and the hardships endured by the soldiers. He also shares his thoughts on the war, its causes, and its aftermath. Olmstead's memoir is an important source of information on the Civil War and provides a unique perspective on the conflict from the viewpoint of a Confederate soldier.
By Charles H. Olmstead · First published 1879 · Genre: Military History, Biography, Memoir · 11,956 words
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In preparing the following paper, it has been my desire only to record what its title suggests -- personal reminiscences.
Leaving to other and abler pens the task of writing an accurate history of the scenes and events to which reference is now about to be made, I shall confine myself simply to the task of setting down such things as came under my personal observation, or within the scope of my individual knowledge.
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Reminiscences of Service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia is listed on Textopian as a historical account by Charles H. Olmstead, dated 1879 CE.
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: Charles H. Olmstead
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Military History, Biography, Memoir, Non-Fiction
- Length: 11,956 words
- Structure: 1 section, 118 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Military History — The title of the book indicates that it is a memoir of service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia, which is a military unit.
- Biography — The book is written by Charles H. Olmstead, indicating that it is a biography of his experiences.
- Memoir — The title of the book indicates that it is a memoir of service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia.
- Non-Fiction — The book is a memoir of service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia, indicating that it is a non-fiction work.
Tags
1861-1865 · 1863 · 1865 · 1865) · 1st (1861-1865) · Army · Charleston (S.C.) · Civil War · Confederate States of America · Georgia Infantry Regiment · History · Regimental histories