Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry

"Personal Recollections of the War of 1861" by Charles A. Fuller recounts one man's journey through army life during the Civil War. The book relays the experiences of a soldier in the Sixty-First Regiment of New York Volunteer Infantry, revealing both the excitement of being a soldier and the grim realities of war. Driven by patriotism, the author enlists and leaves his home for military training and shares intimate moments of camaraderie. The narrative moves from initial enthusiasm to reflecting on the hardships of war and the impact of leadership of military operations. The author describes his journey from a patriotic young man to a war-hardened soldier.