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The Rebel Yell: 40 Civil War Soldier Memoirs
Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence, The Falling Flag, The Southern Soldier Boy, A Rebel's RecollectionsBy John Esten Cooke, Robert E. Lee, Heros von Borcke, George Cary Eggleston, James Longstreet, John Singleton Mosby, Edward M. Boykin, Arthur Peronneau Ford, Marion Johnstone Ford, Isaac Hermann, Gilbert Moxley Sorrel, William Watson, Daniel P. Smith, James Carson Elliott, Thomas D. Duncan, David E. Johnston, Francis Warrington Dawson, John A. Sloan, La Salle Corbell Pickett, Henry Lane Stone, Basil Wilson Duke, Wayland Fuller Dunaway, Rufus H. Peck, Edward Alexander Moore, Raphael Semmes, Cole Younger, William Meade Dame, Caleb Huse, William G. Stevenson, Carlton McCarthy, Samuel Gibbs French, Richard L. Maury, J. Wilkinson, Alfred J. Vaughan, Luther W. Hopkins, John Porter Fort, John Milton Hubbard, John Call Dalton, James H. Wood, Frank M. Myers
Length319h 40m
About this audiobook
The American Civil War was a crucible of conflicting ideals, fierce combat, and defining moments that continue to shape the nation's identity. Yet behind every battle map and famous general's portrait stood countless ordinary men, called from their farms, workshops, and city streets to don uniforms. Meanwhile, the testimonies of commanding officers shed strategic insight on the human cost of this monumental conflict. Their experiences, from the harsh realities of frontline warfare to moments of camaraderie around a flickering campfire, offer a deeply human perspective on a conflict often examined in sweeping historical strokes.
In The Rebel Yell: 40 Civil War Soldier Memoirs, these firsthand accounts serve as voices echoing across time, reminding us that history isn't just shaped by strategies and outcomes, but by the daily lives and trials of those on the ground. Readers will discover raw emotional honesty in diaries scribbled by candlelight, letters filled with longing for home, and personal reflections on the heartbreak of losing brothers in arms. The courage, doubts, and small acts of kindness shown by these men capture the real cost of the Civil War. More than a mere record of battles, these memoirs are invaluable testimonies to the resilience of the human spirit—and they deserve to be preserved, explored, and deeply felt by generations to come.
This compelling anthology encapsulates a kaleidoscope of literary styles, ranging from the vivid battlefield respites to the somber reflections of soldierly camaraderie and loss. Spanning letters, diaries, and memoirs, the collection serves as a monumental tribute to the diverse Southern voices that have shaped Civil War literature. Standout pieces capture the raw immediacy of battle and the poignant quietude of post-combat life, each piece weaving into the rich historical and emotional context of the war. Though its pages resound with a multitude of voices, the collective brings to life an overarching theme of resilience and humanity amidst the clamor of conflict.
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GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length319 hrs 40 mins
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Publish dateAug 1, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Rebel Yell: 40 Civil War Soldier Memoirs
75History of Morgan's Cavalry (pt. 4)
2General Robert E. Lee: The True Story of the Infamous "Marble Man" (pt. 1)
76History of Morgan's Cavalry (pt. 5)
3General Robert E. Lee: The True Story of the Infamous "Marble Man" (pt. 2)
77History of Morgan's Cavalry (pt. 6)
4General Robert E. Lee: The True Story of the Infamous "Marble Man" (pt. 3)
78History of Morgan's Cavalry (pt. 7)
5General Robert E. Lee: The True Story of the Infamous "Marble Man" (pt. 4)
79History of Morgan's Cavalry (pt. 8)
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6General Robert E. Lee: The True Story of the Infamous "Marble Man" (pt. 5)
80History of Morgan's Cavalry (pt. 9)
7General Robert E. Lee: The True Story of the Infamous "Marble Man" (pt. 6)
81Reminiscences of a Rebel
8General Robert E. Lee: The True Story of the Infamous "Marble Man" (pt. 7)
82Reminiscences of a Confederate soldier of Co. C, 2nd Va. Cavalry (pt. 1)
9General Robert E. Lee: The True Story of the Infamous "Marble Man" (pt. 8)
83Reminiscences of a Confederate soldier of Co. C, 2nd Va. Cavalry (pt. 2)
10General Robert E. Lee: The True Story of the Infamous "Marble Man" (pt. 9)
84The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson (pt. 1)
11Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence (pt. 1)
85The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson (pt. 2)
12Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence (pt. 2)
86The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson (pt. 3)
13Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence (pt. 3)
87The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson (pt. 4)
14Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence (pt. 4)
88Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States (pt. 1)
15Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence (pt. 5)
89Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States (pt. 2)
16Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence (pt. 6)
90Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States (pt. 3)
17Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence (pt. 7)
91Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States (pt. 4)
18A Rebel's Recollections (pt. 1)
92Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States (pt. 5)
19A Rebel's Recollections (pt. 2)
93Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States (pt. 6)
20A Rebel's Recollections (pt. 3)
94Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States (pt. 7)
21From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America (pt. 1)
95Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States (pt. 8)
22From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America (pt. 2)
96Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States (pt. 9)
23From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America (pt. 3)
97Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States (pt. 10)
24From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America (pt. 4)
98Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States (pt. 11)
25From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America (pt. 5)
99Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States (pt. 12)
26From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America (pt. 6)
100Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States (pt. 13)
27From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America (pt. 7)
101Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States (pt. 14)
28From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America (pt. 8)
102The Story of Cole Younger, by Himself (pt. 1)
29From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America (pt. 9)
103The Story of Cole Younger, by Himself (pt. 2)
30From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America (pt. 10)
104From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign: Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw (pt. 1)
31The Battle of Fredericksburg
105From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign: Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw (pt. 2)
32Mosby's War Reminiscences - Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns (pt. 1)
106From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign: Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw (pt. 3)
33Mosby's War Reminiscences - Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns (pt. 2)
107The Supplies for the Confederate Army: How They Were Obtained in Europe and How Paid For
34Mosby's War Reminiscences - Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns (pt. 3)
108Thirteen Months in the Rebel Army (pt. 1)
35The Falling Flag: Evacuation of Richmond, Retreat and Surrender at Appomattox
109Thirteen Months in the Rebel Army (pt. 2)
36Life in the Confederate Army (pt. 1)
110Detailed Minutiae of Soldier life in the Army of Northern Virginia (pt. 1)
37Life in the Confederate Army (pt. 2)
111Detailed Minutiae of Soldier life in the Army of Northern Virginia (pt. 2)
38Memoirs of a Veteran (pt. 1)
112Detailed Minutiae of Soldier life in the Army of Northern Virginia (pt. 3)
39Memoirs of a Veteran (pt. 2)
113Two Wars: Autobiography of General French (pt. 1)
40Memoirs of a Veteran (pt. 3)
114Two Wars: Autobiography of General French (pt. 2)
41Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer (pt. 1)
115Two Wars: Autobiography of General French (pt. 3)
42Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer (pt. 2)
116Two Wars: Autobiography of General French (pt. 4)
43Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer (pt. 3)
117Two Wars: Autobiography of General French (pt. 5)
44Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer (pt. 4)
118Two Wars: Autobiography of General French (pt. 6)
45Life in the Confederate Army: Observations and Experiences of a Foreigner in the South During the American Civil War (pt. 1)
119Two Wars: Autobiography of General French (pt. 7)
46Life in the Confederate Army: Observations and Experiences of a Foreigner in the South During the American Civil War (pt. 2)
120The Work of Matthew Fontaine Maury during the War, 1861-1865
47Life in the Confederate Army: Observations and Experiences of a Foreigner in the South During the American Civil War (pt. 3)
121The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner (pt. 1)
48Life in the Confederate Army: Observations and Experiences of a Foreigner in the South During the American Civil War (pt. 4)
122The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner (pt. 2)
49Life in the Confederate Army: Observations and Experiences of a Foreigner in the South During the American Civil War (pt. 5)
123The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner (pt. 3)
50Life in the Confederate Army: Observations and Experiences of a Foreigner in the South During the American Civil War (pt. 6)
124Personal record of the Thirteenth Regiment, Tennessee Infantry
51Life in the Confederate Army: Observations and Experiences of a Foreigner in the South During the American Civil War (pt. 7)
125The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct (pt. 1)
52Life in the Confederate Army: Observations and Experiences of a Foreigner in the South During the American Civil War (pt. 8)
126The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct (pt. 2)
53Company K, First Alabama Regiment; or, Three Years in the Confederate Service (pt. 1)
127The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct (pt. 3)
54Company K, First Alabama Regiment; or, Three Years in the Confederate Service (pt. 2)
128The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct (pt. 4)
55The Southern Soldier Boy: A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy (pt. 1)
129The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct (pt. 5)
56The Southern Soldier Boy: A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy (pt. 2)
130The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct (pt. 6)
57Recollections of Thomas D. Duncan, a Confederate Soldier (pt. 1)
131The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct (pt. 7)
58Recollections of Thomas D. Duncan, a Confederate Soldier (pt. 2)
132The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct (pt. 8)
59The Story of a Confederate Boy in the Civil War (pt. 1)
133The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct (pt. 9)
60The Story of a Confederate Boy in the Civil War (pt. 2)
134The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct (pt. 10)
61The Story of a Confederate Boy in the Civil War (pt. 3)
135From Bull Run to Appomattox: A Boy's View (pt. 1)
62Reminiscences of Confederate Service, 1861-1865 (pt. 1)
136From Bull Run to Appomattox: A Boy's View (pt. 2)
63Reminiscences of Confederate Service, 1861-1865 (pt. 2)
137A Memorial and Personal Reminiscences
64Reminiscences of Confederate Service, 1861-1865 (pt. 3)
138Notes of a Private (pt. 1)
65Reminiscences of the Guilford Grays, Co. B., 27th N.C. Regiment (pt. 1)
139Notes of a Private (pt. 2)
66Reminiscences of the Guilford Grays, Co. B., 27th N.C. Regiment (pt. 2)
140The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson
67What Happened to Me (pt. 1)
141The War; "Stonewall" Jackson, His Campaigns and Battles, the Regiment as I Saw Them (pt. 1)
68What Happened to Me (pt. 2)
142The War; "Stonewall" Jackson, His Campaigns and Battles, the Regiment as I Saw Them (pt. 2)
69What Happened to Me (pt. 3)
143The Comanches: A History of White's Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (pt. 1)
70What Happened to Me (pt. 4)
144The Comanches: A History of White's Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (pt. 2)
71Morgan's Men, a Narrative of Personal Experiences
145The Comanches: A History of White's Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (pt. 3)
72History of Morgan's Cavalry (pt. 1)
146The Comanches: A History of White's Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (pt. 4)
73History of Morgan's Cavalry (pt. 2)
147The Comanches: A History of White's Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (pt. 5)
74History of Morgan's Cavalry (pt. 3)
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