A Journey Of A Jayhawker (1905)

By W y Morgan

Book Overview

""A Journey Of A Jayhawker"" is a memoir written by William Yoast Morgan, originally published in 1905. The book is a personal account of Morgan's experiences as a soldier in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. The term ""jayhawker"" refers to a guerrilla fighter who operated in the border regions of Kansas and Missouri during the war.Morgan begins the book by describing his childhood in Kentucky and his decision to join the Confederate Army at the age of 16. He then details his experiences as a soldier, including his participation in several battles and skirmishes. Morgan also writes about his interactions with other soldiers, both Confederate and Union, and his experiences as a prisoner of war.Throughout the book, Morgan offers his personal opinions on the war and its causes, as well as his thoughts on the political and social issues of the time. He also provides insights into the daily life of a soldier, including the hardships and challenges they faced.Overall, ""A Journey Of A Jayhawker"" offers a unique perspective on the American Civil War from the point of view of a young Confederate soldier. It provides readers with a firsthand account of the experiences and emotions of those who fought in the war, making it a valuable historical document.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436735009
• ISBN13: 9781436735001
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"