A Missouri Confederate in the Civil War: The Journal of Henry Martyn Cheavens, 1862-1863 - Hardcover

by Henry Martyn Cheavens (Author), James E. Moss (Editor)

""A Missouri Confederate In The Civil War: The Journal Of Henry Martyn Cheavens, 1862-1863"" is a historical account of the Civil War from the perspective of a Confederate soldier. The book is a collection of journal entries written by Henry Martyn Cheavens, a Missouri native who joined the Confederate army in 1862. The journal entries cover a period of one year, from 1862 to 1863, and provide a detailed account of Cheavens' experiences during the war.The book begins with Cheavens' decision to join the Confederate army and his journey to Arkansas to join his regiment. The journal entries describe his experiences in camp, his interactions with other soldiers, and his duties as a soldier. Cheavens also writes about the battles he participated in, including the Battle of Prairie Grove, and the hardships of war, such as illness and lack of supplies.Throughout the book, Cheavens provides insight into the mindset of a Confederate soldier and the reasons why he fought for the Confederacy. He also writes about his opinions on the Union army and the political situation of the time.The book concludes with Cheavens' capture by Union forces and his imprisonment in a Union prison camp. The journal entries end abruptly, leaving the reader to wonder about Cheavens' fate.Overall, ""A Missouri Confederate In The Civil War: The Journal Of Henry Martyn Cheavens, 1862-1863"" is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War or the experiences of Confederate soldiers.Extracted From Missouri Historical Review V57, No. 1, October, 1962.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.