Personal Recollections of the Civil War / By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts

Name: Personal Recollections of the Civil War / By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts
Author: James Madison Stone

By James Madison Stone

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The memoir offers a first-person account of an infantry private's daily experience during the American Civil War, blending vivid camp-life detail—rations, drills, marches, picket duty, furloughs—and battlefield narrative of campaigns from coastal operations through major Virginia and Maryland engagements. It alternates action descriptions with hospital recollections after being wounded, visits by notable figures, and small personal anecdotes about comrades, civilian encounters, and pastimes. Woven through are observations on hardship, camaraderie, re-enlistment, and recovery, presented in a chronological diary-like sequence that emphasizes lived experience over strategic analysis.

About the Author

James Madison Stone

James Madison Stone was a soldier and author known for his firsthand account of the American Civil War. His notable work, "Personal Recollections of the Civil War," provides a vivid narrative of his experiences as a private in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts. Through his recollections, Stone offers insights into the realities of war, the challenges faced by soldiers, and the impact of conflict on individuals and society. His writings contribute to the understanding of the Civil War era and the personal stories that shaped this pivotal period in American history.