Indeed, Colonel Douglas strikes a modern note in his handling of his story. more interested in the human side of the war than the technical or military. deserved to see the light long ago.- The Nation Here is one of the finest and most remarkable stories to come out of any war, written wholly firsthand from notes and diaries made on the battlefield.
In resonant prose, he wrote simply and intimately, covering the full emotional spectrum of a soldier's life. During and shortly after the Civil War Douglas set down his experiences of great men and great days. During and shortly after the Civil War Douglas set down his experiences of great men and great days in a resonant prose almost unique among soldiers and rare among writers.īook Synopsis Stonewall Jackson depended on him General Lee complimented him Union soldiers admired him and women in Maryland, Virginia, and even Pennsylvania adored him: Henry Kyd Douglas.
Henry Kyd Douglas was depended upon by Stonewall Jackson, admired by Union soldiers, and adored by women in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
About the Book Here is one of the finest and most remarkable stories to come out of any war, written wholly firsthand from notes and diaries made on the battlefield.
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