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I am writing down these sketches of adventures of mine from a daily journal or diary kept by me throughout the four years of the Civil War. Its pages are crumpled and old and yellow, but I can read them still. Samuel Byers

The story of the 'last man standing'

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The story of the 'last man standing'

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... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: With Fire and Sword by Major S.H.M Byers

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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... Read Full Overview

"With Fire and Sword" from Samuel Hawkins Marshall Byers. American poet, diplomat, and soldier in the Civil War (1838-1933).

A gripping firsthand account of the American Civil War from the perspective of a Union soldier. S. H. M. Byers' vivid descriptions of battles, marches, and camp life, combined with his reflections on the causes and consequences of the conflict, make this book a must-read for... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

A gripping firsthand account of the American Civil War from the perspective of a Union soldier. S. H. M. Byers' vivid descriptions of battles, marches, and camp life, combined with his reflections on the causes and consequences of the conflict, make this book a must-read for... Read Full Overview

"With Fire and Sword" offers a gripping firsthand account of Sherman's March to the Sea, a pivotal campaign in the American Civil War. Written by Samuel H. M. Byers, a Union Army soldier, this personal narrative provides a visceral and immediate perspective on the war's impact... Read Full Overview