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Autobiography of Samuel S. Hildebrand: The Renowned Missouri "Bushwhacker," Being His Complete Confession
“A fascinating account of guerrilla warfare in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas during the Civil War. Hildebrand was a Southern partisan who claimed he only took to the field after several relatives were murdered by Federals. He conducted a…
And a Little Child Shall Lead Them
“1863. Near Chattanooga, Tennessee. A Union veteran tells a poignant tale about a ‘little child toddling toward our lines’ and both armies forgetting the battle for a moment.”
A Virginia Girl in the Civil War, 1861-1865: Being a Record of the Actual Experiences of the Wife of a Confederate Officer
“1861-1865. The reminiscences of a young woman, unidentified, ‘in her own words.’ A Virginia girl and the ‘Romance of War’ - Harold Straubig’s Civil War eyewitness.”
Autobiography of General Patton Anderson, C.S.A
“1822-1865. Florida and Confederate west near the end of the war, this Floridian wrote a brief account of his experiences, which included the Mexican War, antebellum events, and his service in the CSA western theater.”
A Louisiana Engineer at the Siege of Vicksburg: Letters of Henry Ginder
“Ginder's "Letters" narrated his experiences as a civilian during the siege at Vicksburg.”
Autobiography of Asa Biggs: Including a Journal of a Trip from North Carolina to New York in 1832
“Description of North Carolina events at secession time.”