This is the story of a soldier's life during the Civil War. Pickett takes readers through the experience of enlistment, training, and life on the battlefield. The harsh realities of war are brought to life in vivid detail, from the blood and gore of battle to the emotional toll it exacts on those who must fight. Filled with anecdotes and insights, this memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in 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.