Reminiscencies of a Confederate soldier of Co. C, 2nd Va. Cavalry

"Reminiscences of a Confederate Soldier of Co. C, 2nd Va. Cavalry" by Rufus H. Peck, recounts the heartfelt experiences of a young Confederate cavalryman during the American Civil War. The story follows Peck's journey from eager enlistee to seasoned soldier, vividly re-telling significant wartime events and the friendships that sustained him. Readers are transported back to 1861, experiencing the thrill of departure, the gravity of impending battles, and the everyday lives of soldiers through Peck's sharp recollections, which are filled with camaraderie, danger, and the constant shadow of conflict. Peck's writing emphasizes the emotional weight of war and the bonds forged in the face of adversity is clear as he makes his readers feel the excitement when first marching off to war.