Publisher's Synopsis
The Valley Campaigns is a historical memoir written by Thomas Almond Ashby in 1914. The book recounts Ashby's personal experiences as a non-combatant during the American Civil War while he was residing in the Shenandoah Valley. Ashby provides a unique perspective on the war, as he was not a soldier but rather a civilian caught between the opposing lines. He witnessed firsthand the impact of the war on the local population and the devastation it caused to the region. The book covers the campaigns that took place in the Shenandoah Valley between 1862 and 1864, including the battles of Winchester, Port Republic, and Cedar Creek. Ashby describes the movements of both Union and Confederate forces and the strategies employed by their commanders. He also offers insights into the daily life of civilians during the war, including the challenges they faced in obtaining food and other necessities. The Valley Campaigns is an essential read for anyone interested in the Civil War and provides a unique perspective on the conflict.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.
