Personal Reminiscences of the War of 1861-5 In Camp—en Bivouac—on the March—on Picket—on the Skirmish Line—on the Battlefield—and in Prison

"Personal Reminiscences of the War of 1861-5" by W. H. (William Henry) Morgan is a powerful memoir that puts readers alongside a Confederate soldier during the tumultuous years of the American Civil War. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Morgan invites us into his world, from the mundane routines of camp life to the brutal realities of combat and imprisonment. We witness the formation of his company, "The Clifton Grays," and the bonds forged between young men thrust into war, revealing their initial idealism and the harsh lessons learned on the battlefield. He balances a longing for the past with an honest portrayal of the hardships endured, offering a unique glimpse into one of the most divisive periods in American history.