A Rebel's Recollections by George Cary Eggleston
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"A Rebel's Recollections" by George Cary Eggleston is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a personal perspective on the experiences and sentiments of Southern soldiers during the Civil War, particularly from the viewpoint of Virginia. It captures the complexities of Southern patriotism, highlighting themes of honor, sacrifice, and the struggles faced by the men who fought in the war. The opening of the book sets the
stage for Eggleston's recollections by establishing a need for readers to adopt a Southern perspective to fully grasp the events and motivations described. He recounts the initial phases of the Civil War, emphasizing the reluctance of Virginians to secede and the mixture of enthusiasm and trepidation as preparations for conflict began. He paints a picture of the disorganized yet spirited volunteers, who eagerly took up arms despite their lack of military training, and reflects on the conflicting emotions surrounding the concept of honor and the duty to protect their state. The opening serves not only as a historical narrative but also as a contemplation on the nature of loyalty and the deeply rooted beliefs that drove the South to war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Eggleston, George Cary, 1839-1911 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05011061 |
| Title | A Rebel's Recollections |
| Credits |
Produced by John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Confederate States of America -- History |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate |
| Subject | Eggleston, George Cary, 1839-1911 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51211 |
| Release Date | Feb 14, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 402 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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