Experience Of A Confederate Chaplain, 1861-1864 (1865)

By Alexander Davis Betts

Book Overview

""Experience Of A Confederate Chaplain, 1861-1864"" is a historical memoir written by Alexander Davis Betts and published in 1865. The book details Betts' experiences as a chaplain in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Betts was a Baptist minister who served in the 12th Alabama Infantry Regiment, and he provides a firsthand account of the battles, hardships, and personal struggles he witnessed and endured during his time in the army. The book covers a range of topics, including the religious beliefs and practices of soldiers, the impact of war on families and communities, and the political and social climate of the Confederate States of America. Betts also reflects on his own faith and how it was tested by the horrors of war. Overall, ""Experience Of A Confederate Chaplain, 1861-1864"" offers a unique perspective on the Civil War from the viewpoint of a religious leader and provides valuable insights into the experiences of Confederate soldiers and civilians during this tumultuous period in American history.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: 1120194288
• ISBN13: 9781120194282
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"