One of Jackson's Foot Cavalry (Classic Reprint): His Experience and What He Saw During the War 1861-1865: His Experience and What He Saw During the War 1861-1865 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A frontline account of the Civil War from Richmond to the battlefields, told by a member of F Company in Jackson’s Foot Cavalry.

This memoir follows a young Confederate soldier from the outbreak of war through major campaigns, daily life in camp, and the era’s dramatic turning points.

The narrative centers on the early mobilization after Fort Sumter, the Pawnee War along the James River, and the sweeping campaigns that shaped Virginia and the nation. It blends vivid scenes of military drill, camp routines, and moments of faith and community that defined the army’s life as the conflict deepened.

• First-hand recollections of joining a Richmond volunteer company and marching to the front
• Descriptions of life in camp, drills, supply challenges, and the “Pawnee War” episode
• Scenes from Fredericksburg and the R.F.&P. line, plus a memorable brigade review with General Lee
• Insights into the spiritual revival that spread through the army and daily battlefield memory

Ideal for readers interested in Civil War memoirs, Confederate history, and firsthand accounts of life and loyalty in wartime Virginia.

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