Rebel Private: Front and Rear: 8memoirs of a Confederate Soldier

by William Andrew Fletcher

Book Overview

Rebel Private Front and Rear is a line soldier's account of the Civil War without heroics. Private Fletcher tells how at Gettysburg he was overcome by a "bad case of cowardly horror" when an order... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052593992X
• ISBN13: 9780525939924
• Release Date: July 1995
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

THIS ONE NEEDS TO BE IN YOUR COLLECTION

Excellent, first had observations made by a common private in during the Civil War. The author IS NOT a professional writer. This makes it all the more valuable. The author is not writing the book to entertain, or to pass along old, gory war stories. This is a story by a simple man trying to tell us his point of view, simple as that. This account is quite valuable to anyone interested in the study of this horrible conflict. Recommend it's reading and recommend you add it to your collection. I do wish there had been more like this one.

One of the best 10 first hand accounts of the war

Just as compelling as "Co.Aych", this would make an incredible movie. That is certainly one of the reasons it is found on so many bookstore shelves. It does not receive the attention it deserves because, like every other book of its kind written as a participant, it deflates slavery aa a possible motive for fighting. This is the adventure if one tough, daring, funny young rebel whose brawn, wits and insticts got him through the WBTS alive. The business of jumping off a POW train seemed more like something out of an Indiana Jones adventure. If he'd worn the "blue" he'd be in every textbook. Tired of other writers interpretations and want to go to the well for yourself? This is a great place to start.

Excellent Source for the Common Soldier

One of the best CW books I have read to date. Fletcher's experiences reflects the true hardships and nastiness of war. Excellently written in a first person format. Mr. Fletcher seemed to be a level headed and unbiased man, and his book showcases this.

Civil war as it really was

Young man determined to fight for what he believes in. Brave and dedicated to the cause of the south. Despite serious injuries, hardships continued bravely in battle. Was impressed with how matter of factly he stated the hardships endured without remorse. Was pleased he went on with his life after the war to be a successful person.

Best Civil War narrative ever written

William A. Fletcher's account of service in all the major theaters of the Civil War is easily the most compelling thing yet written about service in the War Between the States. According to the publisher, Margaret Mitchell relied upon the book in researching Gone with the Wind. It is not difficult to see why, so vivid are Fletcher's recollection and so great is his ability to command the imagination and give the reader a real you-are-there experience