The Bivouac and the Battlefield; or, Campaign Sketches in Virginia and Maryland

Originally published in 1863, this first-hand account of the American Civil War offers a unique perspective on the events that unfolded during this tumultuous time in American history. With vivid descriptions of battles, camps and daily hardships faced by soldiers, this book is a valuable historical document and a captivating work of literature. A must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War or the military history of the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.