Confederate scout and sharpshooter Berry Greenwood Benson witnessed the first shot fired on Fort Sumter, retreated with Lee's Army to its surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, and missed little of the action in between. This classic account of his wartime service tells of his reconnaissance exploits, battlefield experiences, capture by Union forces, and famous escape from Elmira Prison. A new biographical introduction by historian Edward J. Cashin adds further depth and detail to Benson's own vivid memories. The introduction also offers a fascinating account of both Benson's early years and his postwar activities, including his strong advocacy for impoverished mill strikers and the wrongly accused Leo Frank.
Berry Benson's Civil War Book: Memoirs of a Confederate Scout and Sharpshooter
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Author: Benson, Berry
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780820329437
Details:
Author: Benson, Berry
Brand: University of Georgia Press
Binding: Paperback
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 288
Release Date: 15-04-2007
Part Number: 27 b&w photos
Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 1.0 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780820329437
