Experience the Civil War like never before through the eyes of one of its most distinguished participants. Dr. Thomas H. Barton's gripping memoir takes readers on a harrowing journey through some of the most pivotal moments of the conflict, from the battlefields of Vicksburg to the retreat down the Kanawha Valley. With vivid detail and unflinching honesty, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War. 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 copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.