Detailed Minutiae of Soldier Life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865
Author: first_name:  Carlton
last_name: McCarthy
Language: English
Year: 1882

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).