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by William A. Fletcher (Author), Richard S. Wheeler (Introduction), Vallie Fletcher Taylor (Afterword) "THIS EFFORT is made through memory, as I have no written data, therefore, will not attempt to give names or dates, only in a few..." (more)
Key Phrases: Hood's Texas Brigade, Captain O'Brien, East Tennessee (more...)
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William Fletcher joined the Confederate Army in 1861. He served with the Army of Northern Virginia's elite Texas Brigade until the Battle of Chickamauga. Unable to march because of wounds, he transferred to the cavalry and finished the war with the Texas Rangers, then wrote his memoirs 40 years later. Most of the original copies were destroyed in a fire. The current edition presents unvarnished images of hard marches, short rations and battles in which being wounded could prove worse than being killed. Fletcher describes the horrors of being a Civil War casualty as vividly as any firsthand account from either side. The author emerges from these pages as fighting less for a cause than for his own pride in being a good soldier. His narrative does more than many learned monographs to explain the Confederacy's long endurance against overwhelming odds.
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First published in 1907, the memoirs of a former Confederate soldier who fought at Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, Second Mannassas, and Chickamunga reveal the ground-level perspective of a Civil War private. Reprint.

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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Plume (March 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0452011574
  • ISBN-13: 978-0452011571
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #161,401 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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THIS EFFORT is made through memory, as I have no written data, therefore, will not attempt to give names or dates, only in a few instances. Read the first page
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Hood's Texas Brigade, Captain O'Brien, East Tennessee, Niblets Bluff, North Carolina, Thomas Fletcher, Wiess Bluff, Potomac River, Terry's Texas Rangers
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best 10 first hand accounts of the war, July 1, 2001
By Steve Quick (Buffalo Grove, IL USA) - See all my reviews
Just as compelling as "Co.Aych", this would make an incredible movie. That is certainly one of the reasons it is found on so many bookstore shelves. It does not receive the attention it deserves because, like every other book of its kind written as a participant, it deflates slavery aa a possible motive for fighting. This is the adventure if one tough, daring, funny young rebel whose brawn, wits and insticts got him through the WBTS alive. The business of jumping off a POW train seemed more like something out of an Indiana Jones adventure. If he'd worn the "blue" he'd be in every textbook. Tired of other writers interpretations and want to go to the well for yourself? This is a great place to start.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Source for the Common Soldier, December 21, 1999
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One of the best CW books I have read to date. Fletcher's experiences reflects the true hardships and nastiness of war. Excellently written in a first person format. Mr. Fletcher seemed to be a level headed and unbiased man, and his book showcases this.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Civil War narrative ever written, May 17, 1996
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William A. Fletcher's account of service in all the major theaters of the Civil War is easily the most compelling thing yet written about service in the War Between the States. According to the publisher, Margaret Mitchell relied upon the book in researching Gone with the Wind. It is not difficult to see why, so vivid are Fletcher's recollection and so great is his ability to command the imagination and give the reader a real you-are-there experience
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5.0 out of 5 stars entertaining history
This book is a very enjoyable and powerful read. The "War of Northern Aggression" has never seemed such a real happening to me before. Read more
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An outstanding view of the War Between the States from the point of view of an "ordinary" soldier.
Published 15 months ago by T. Pritchett

3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting, if rather unstimulating book
Perhaps if the writer had put his thoughts to paper soon after the events described he might have remembered a few details! Read more
Published on June 21, 2006 by robbieandrose

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS ONE NEEDS TO BE IN YOUR COLLECTION
Excellent, first had observations made by a common private in during the Civil War. The author IS NOT a professional writer. This makes it all the more valuable. Read more
Published on September 12, 2004 by D. Blankenship

4.0 out of 5 stars Rebel Private
This is a good, first hand account of the life of a Confederate soldier. Fletcher writes of only what he seen during the war. Read more
Published on November 22, 2002 by F. Stover

5.0 out of 5 stars Confederate soldier life! FIRSTHAND!
William Fletcher isn't different from other soldiers be it outstanding or horrible, but he is the average Confederate soldier from Texas involved in many conflicts. Read more
Published on September 9, 2002 by Todd E. Newman

5.0 out of 5 stars Confederate soldier life! FIRSTHAND!
William Fletcher isn't different from other soldiers be it outstanding or horrible, but he is the average Confederate soldier from Texas involved in many conflicts. Read more
Published on September 9, 2002 by Todd E. Newman

5.0 out of 5 stars Confederate soldier life! FIRSTHAND!
William Fletcher isn't different from other soldiers be it outstanding or horrible, but he is the average Confederate soldier from Texas involved in many conflicts. Read more
Published on September 9, 2002 by Todd E. Newman

5.0 out of 5 stars Confederate soldier life! FIRSTHAND!
William Fletcher isn't different from other soldiers be it outstanding or horrible, but he is the average Confederate soldier from Texas involved in many conflicts. Read more
Published on September 9, 2002 by Todd E. Newman

5.0 out of 5 stars Confederate soldier life- FIRSTHAND!!
William Fletcher isn't different from other soldiers be it outstanding or horrible, but he is the average Confederate soldier from Texas involved in many conflicts. Read more
Published on August 24, 2002 by Todd E. Newman

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