"A Rebel's Recollections" by George Cary Eggleston is a journey into the heart of the American Civil War through the eyes of a Virginian soldier. This historical narrative, penned in the late 1800s, invites readers to understand the war from a Southern viewpoint, exploring the notions of honor, devotion, and what they had to endure on the battlefield. The story begins by setting the scene, revealing the initial reluctance of Virginians to break away from the Union, followed by the blend of excitement and worry as they geared up for war. Eggleston illustrates the image of passionate yet untrained volunteers, who earnestly embraced fighting while grappling with the meaning of honor and their commitment to defending their homeland, turning a classic war story into meaningful reflection on allegiance and the deep-seated beliefs that pushed the South into conflict.
A Rebel's Recollections
By George Cary Eggleston
Witness the clash between duty and devastation as a Southern soldier recounts the raw experiences and conflicted loyalties that defined the Civil War.
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About the AuthorGeorge Cary Eggleston American writer and brother of fellow writer Edward Eggleston (1837–1902). Sons of Joseph Cary Eggleston and Mary Jane Craig. After the American Civil War he published a serialized account of his time as a Confederate soldier in The Atlantic Monthly. These serialized articles were later collected and expanded upon and published under the title "A Rebel's Recollections."
George Cary Eggleston American writer and brother of fellow writer Edward Eggleston (1837–1902). Sons of Joseph Cary Eggleston and Mary Jane Craig. After the American Civil War he published a serialized account of his time as a Confederate soldier in The Atlantic Monthly. These serialized articles were later collected and expanded upon and published under the title "A Rebel's Recollections."
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