Reminiscences of a Soldier of the Orphan Brigade

"Reminiscences of a Soldier of the Orphan Brigade" by Lot D. Young is a memoir that recounts the experiences of a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War. The story follows a young man as he transforms from an inexperienced recruit to a seasoned veteran in the Orphan Brigade, capturing the hardships, bonds, and sorrows of soldier life. The author dedicates these recollections to the young soldiers of World War I, drawing connections between their battles to his own. It begins with the author's enlistment in Kentucky, telling meaningful stories of kinship created in war and desperate goodbyes to family.