Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865
Written by Leander Stillwell and published in the early 1900s, 'Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865' is an autobiographical account of his experiences as a soldier in the 61st Illinois Infantry. Stillwell, an 18-year-old farm boy, volunteered to fight in the Civil War, and his narrative captures the harsh realities of battle, including his first encounter at the Battle of Shiloh. The book is notable for its vivid detail and personal reflections, drawn from his war diary and letters, providing a unique perspective on the soldier's life during this tumultuous period in American history.
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Stillwell, Leander. Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865. Lex, lex-books.com/book/story-of-a-common-soldier-of-army-life-in-the-civil-war-1861-1865-8693eeca-34c4-432a-9ca4-8c70650e8c4d.Stillwell, L. (n.d.). Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/story-of-a-common-soldier-of-army-life-in-the-civil-war-1861-1865-8693eeca-34c4-432a-9ca4-8c70650e8c4dStillwell, Leander. Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/story-of-a-common-soldier-of-army-life-in-the-civil-war-1861-1865-8693eeca-34c4-432a-9ca4-8c70650e8c4d.
