Reminiscences of the Civil War, 1861-1865

"Reminiscences of the Civil War, 1861-1865" by Preston Lafayette Ledford is a memoir from a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War. Ledford wanted to tell and safeguard the experiences of soldiers during America's Civil War for people in the future. He talks about the reasons for the Civil War, like political disagreements and when Southern states decided to leave the Union. The book also shows the sad feelings of saying goodbye to family members who went to fight in the war. Ledford makes sure to show how much the war hurt people by sharing personal stories, using an easy-to-understand way of writing to show life in the Civil War.