This memoir tells the story of Willard Glazier, a Union soldier and literary figure who played a key role in several major battles of the American Civil War. After the war, Glazier became a popular author and adventurer, traveling throughout the United States and Europe. With its blend of military history and literary biography, 'Sword and Pen' is a fascinating and entertaining read. 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.