The Diary Of A Young Officer: Serving With The Armies Of The United States During The War Of The Rebellion (1909)

By Josiah Marshall Favill

Book Overview

The Diary Of A Young Officer: Serving With The Armies Of The United States During The War Of The Rebellion (1909) is a historical non-fiction book written by Josiah Marshall Favill. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences as a young officer serving with the armies of the United States during the American Civil War. The diary entries cover a period from 1862 to 1865 and provide an intimate glimpse into the day-to-day life of a soldier during the war.The author, Josiah Marshall Favill, was a young man when he joined the Union Army in 1862. He served as a lieutenant in the 104th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment and participated in some of the most significant battles of the war, including the Battle of Chickamauga and the Siege of Atlanta. Throughout his service, Favill kept a detailed diary, which he later used as the basis for this book.The Diary Of A Young Officer provides a unique perspective on the American Civil War, as it is written from the viewpoint of an ordinary soldier rather than a high-ranking officer or politician. The book describes the hardships and challenges faced by soldiers on both sides of the conflict, including the brutal conditions of camp life, the dangers of battle, and the emotional toll of leaving loved ones behind.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of the war and different aspects of the author's experience. Some chapters focus on specific battles or campaigns, while others describe the day-to-day routines of army life. The book also includes illustrations and maps that help to bring the author's experiences to life.Overall, The Diary Of A Young Officer is a valuable historical document that provides a vivid and personal account of the American Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in this period of American history or in the experiences of soldiers during wartime.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: 1167220161
• ISBN13: 9781167220166
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"