Publisher's Synopsis
Camp, March and Battlefield: or Three Years and a Half with the Army of the Potomac is a historical memoir written by Alexander Morrison Stewart, a Union soldier who served in the American Civil War. The book was originally published in 1865, shortly after the end of the war.In the book, Stewart provides a detailed account of his experiences as a soldier in the Army of the Potomac, one of the Union's primary military forces during the war. He describes his training, his first battles, and his interactions with fellow soldiers and officers.Stewart also provides a vivid description of life in camp, including the challenges of living in close quarters with other soldiers, the daily routines and duties of soldiers, and the various forms of entertainment and diversion that soldiers engaged in during their downtime.In addition to his experiences in camp, Stewart also recounts his participation in several major battles, including the Battle of Fredericksburg and the Battle of Gettysburg. He provides a first-hand account of the chaos and violence of these battles, as well as the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers involved.Overall, Camp, March and Battlefield offers a compelling and insightful look into the experiences of Union soldiers during the Civil War, and provides a valuable historical perspective on this pivotal period in American history.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.
