Reminiscences of My Life in Camp
Susie King Taylor
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Susie King Taylor was a Black nurse in the 33rd United States Colored Troops in the Union Army during the American Civil War, a teacher and a significant contributor to the work of the Women’s Relief Corps. Her memoirs recount her remarkable life from enslavement in Georgia, war, service to the community and reflections on the state of the nation in the early 20th century.
- Summary by Newgatenovelist (2 hr 23 min)
Chapters
Preface, Introduction and Letter | 6:28 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
A Brief Sketch of My Ancestors | 5:17 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
My Childhood | 9:26 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
On St. Simon's Island, 1862 | 12:13 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
Camp Saxton - Proclamation and Barbecue, 1863 | 6:20 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
Military Expeditions, and Life in Camp | 15:37 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
On Morris and Other Islands | 10:44 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
Cast Away | 4:38 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
A Flag of Truce | 3:42 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
Capture of Charleston | 4:07 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
Mustered Out | 13:14 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
After the War | 10:31 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
The Women's Relief Corps | 2:18 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
Thoughts on Present Conditions | 15:25 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
A Visit to Louisiana | 13:05 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
Appendix | 10:12 | Read by Newgatenovelist |
Reviews
very interesting historical read
Patrick Richardson
Insightful look at the civil war from a unique viewpoint. The reader does a phenomenal job- smooth, easy cadence that allows the listener to dwell on the writer's content and meaning.
A. Kelly
Excellent reading. Thank you. I treasured her story, devotion to family, husband, son and her hard work for so many. God Bless Susie Taylor.
Very educational book.
Karen Bromberg
Well I enjoyed this book immensely. Moreover the reader has a clear and soothing voice.