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Detailed Minutiae of Soldier Life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865

by Carlton McCarthy (1847 – 1936)

The author, who fought as a private in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War, describes the Confederate soldier’s daily struggles with hunger, illness, fear, and the perils of combat; as well as his pride of service, love of comrades, and courage in the face of overwhelming odds (summary by D. Leeson).

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Total running time: 4:45:43
Read by David Leeson

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• 01 – A Voice From the Ranks – 00:22:09
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• 02 – The Outfit Modified – 00:16:26
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• 03 – Romantic Ideas Dissipated – 00:14:02
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• 04 – On The March – 00:17:35
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• 05 – Cooking and Eating – 00:22:29
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• 06 – Comforts, Conveniences, and Consolations – 00:27:58
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• 07 – Fun and Fury on the Field – 00:26:32
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• 08 – Improvised Infantry – 00:53:27
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• 09 – “Brave Survivors” Homeward Bound – 00:23:36
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• 10 – Soldiers Transformed – 00:20:44
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• 11 – Camp Fires of the Boys in Gray – 00:32:41
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• 12 – The Confederate Battle-Flag – 00:08:04
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Cataloged on August 29, 2008