Detailed Minutiae of Soldier Life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865
Carlton Mccarthy
Read by David Leeson
The author, who fought as a private in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War, describes the Confederate soldier’s daily struggles with hunger, illness, fear, and the perils of combat; as well as his pride of service, love of comrades, and courage in the face of overwhelming odds (summary by D. Leeson). (4 hr 45 min)
Chapters
A Voice from the Ranks | 22:09 | Read by David Leeson |
The Outfit Modified | 16:26 | Read by David Leeson |
Romantic Ideas Dissipated | 14:02 | Read by David Leeson |
On the March | 17:35 | Read by David Leeson |
Cooking and Eating | 22:29 | Read by David Leeson |
Comforts, Conveniences, and Consolations | 27:58 | Read by David Leeson |
Fun and Fury on the Field | 26:32 | Read by David Leeson |
Improvised Infantry | 53:27 | Read by David Leeson |
"Brave Survivors" Homeward Bound | 23:36 | Read by David Leeson |
Soldiers Transformed | 20:44 | Read by David Leeson |
Camp Fires of the Boys in Gray | 32:41 | Read by David Leeson |
The Battle Flag | 8:04 | Read by David Leeson |
Reviews
Noneyabiz
kinda boring towards the end,but,that's just my opinion. I gave 4.5 stars because it is well written and interesting none the less!!
Minutiae
Chalood
Good account of details of daily life. Mens hardships hungers and hurts.
Great story. I listened to it twice. Very good naration.
Keith Wilgus
I enjoyed the rich detail given in this book.
A LibriVox Listener
Good book
Chris Findlay
Read reader did a great job
Scubaguy5
A very well written and interesting account of Confederate soldier life.