The Citizen-Soldier by John Beatty
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| Author | Beatty, John, 1828-1914 |
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| Title |
The Citizen-Soldier or, Memoirs of a Volunteer |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Citizen-Soldier; or, Memoirs of a Volunteer" by John Beatty is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents a first-person narrative of Beatty's experiences as a soldier in the Civil War, specifically focusing on his time with the Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Through captivating detail, the text explores the everyday life of a volunteer soldier, touching upon themes of patriotism, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of war. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on the importance of preserving personal histories for future generations, setting a tone of nostalgia and historical significance. He then offers a glimpse into the early days of the war, detailing his regiment’s movements as they arrived in Virginia and their engagements with local sentiments about the conflict. The scenes depict the soldiers' experiences traveling, encountering local Virginia residents, and preparing for combat, all infused with a sense of anticipation and the specter of the challenges to come. This opening establishes both a personal and a collective narrative, making it clear that the memoir will navigate the complex emotions and experiences of soldiers during the Civil War era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories |
| Subject | Beatty, John, 1828-1914 |
| Subject | United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1864) -- Biography |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Ohio -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20460 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 113 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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