Under the Stars and Bars
Memories of Four Years Service with the Oglethorpes, of Augusta, GeorgiaBy Walter A. Clark
Length6h 5m
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In "Under the Stars and Bars," Walter A. Clark crafts a poignant narrative that immerses readers in the complexities of life in the Confederate South during the Civil War. Striking a balance between historical accuracy and vivid storytelling, Clark employs a lyrical prose style that captures the emotional landscape of the era. The text is rich with evocative imagery and character-driven plots that reflect the social tensions, personal sacrifices, and moral dilemmas faced by individuals amid a tumultuous historical backdrop. As the story unfolds, the themes of loyalty, honor, and the struggle for identity emerge with compelling authenticity, making it a significant contribution to Civil War literature. Walter A. Clark draws from a diverse background as an educator, historian, and novelist, informing his nuanced portrayal of 19th-century American society. His extensive research into the cultural and historical fabric of the Civil War enriches the narrative, offering readers an authentic glimpse into the minds and hearts of those who lived through that critical period. Clark's own passion for history and literature drives his storytelling, resulting in a work that resonates with depth and insight. Recommended for both history enthusiasts and fiction readers alike, "Under the Stars and Bars" invites readers to explore a multifaceted examination of conflict, humanity, and the pursuit of understanding in times of strife. With its blend of historical detail and engaging storytelling, Clark's work promises to captivate and educate, making it a worthy addition to any literary collection.
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GenreHistory
Length6 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
55A SUMMER DAY ON THE FIRING LINE.
2INDEX.
56A SQUIRREL HUNT UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
3EARLY HISTORY OF THE OGLETHORPES.
57JIM THOMAS' DILEMMA.
4OFF TO THE WAR.
58A POOR GUN OR A POOR GUNNER.
5ORGANIZATION OF FIRST GA. REGIMENT.
59SAVED FROM DEATH BY A BIBLE.
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6AN AMENDMENT TO THE TABLE OF LONG MEASURE.
60INCIDENTS ON THE KENNESAW LINE.
7THE LAUREL HILL RETREAT.
61SLEEPING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
8DONNING THE GREY.
62THE VICTIM OF MISPLACED CONFIDENCE.
9MY FIRST MARCH.
63PEDICULUS CORPORIS.
10MY FIRST SKIRMISH.
64BATTLE OF KENNESAW
11MY FIRST PICKET DUTY.
65ROLL CALL AFTER BATTLE.
12MY FIRST BATTLE.
66UNDER TWO FLAGS.
13A NIGHT STAMPEDE.
67AN UN-DRESS PARADE.
14THREE LITTLE CONFEDERATES.
68RECKLESS COURAGE.
15A CHANGE OF BASE.
69WATERMELON AS A PERSUADER.
16A SOLILOQUY—(NOT HAMLET'S.)
70SAVED FROM A NORTHERN PRISON BY A NOVEL.
17"LIABLE TO DISAPPINTMENTS."
71A SLAVES LOYALTY.
18A TRAMP WITH STONEWALL JACKSON.
72ONE AGAINST THREE THOUSAND.
19ASHBY AND JACKSON.
73A BRAVE CAROLINA MAIDEN.
20"AUNT HANNAH."
74A GEORGIA "HOSS."
21A RIDE WITH BELLE BOYD, THE CONFEDERATE SPY.
75NASHVILLE CAMPAIGN.
22VIRGINIA.
76A CHRISTMAS DAY WITH FORREST.
23HOME AGAIN.
77CLOSING DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN.
24ROSTER OF OGLETHORPE INFANTRY,
78SOME INCIDENTS OF THE CAMPAIGN. "GO OFF AND WASH YOURSELVES."
25PRIVATES.
79PARTING WITH HARDEE.
26REORGANIZATION WITH 12th GA. BATTALION.
80GEN. BATE AS A POET AND WIT.
27A "LITTLE LONG."
81PAT CLEBURNE AS AN ORATOR.
28THE 12th GA. BATTALION FLAG.
82HOOD'S STRATEGY.
29OFF TO THE FRONT
83A LUCKY FIND.
30COL. HOGELAND AND HIS WAR DIARY.
84"WHO ATE THE DOG."
31JACKSBORO.
85WHERE IS THE OVEN?
32THE PARSON AND THE GRAVY.
86AMENDE HONORABLE.
33"THEM MOLASSES."
87COURAGE SUBLIME.
34RATIONS.
88THE CLOSING CAMPAIGN.
35TRANSFERRED TO THE COAST.
89AN ARCTIC RIDE.
36A STUDY IN INSECT LIFE.
90CLEANED UP FINANCIALLY.
37SOAP AND WATER.
91A SAD HOME-COMING.
38A SUGARED TONGUE.
92OUR LAST BATTLE.
39FIRE AND FALL BACK
93CONCLUSION.
40SKIRMISHING FOR PIE
94ROSTER OF THE "OGLETHORPES," 1862-1865.
41STEED AND THE SUGAR
95OFFICERS.
42"BUTTER ON MY GREENS."
96PRIVATES.
43OUR CAMP POET.
97OGLETHORPE INFANTRY, CO. B.
44THE DALTON AND ATLANTA CAMPAIGN.
98SHIPS THAT DID NOT PASS IN THE NIGHT.
45BATTLE OF JONESBORO.
99OGLETHORPE INFANTRY, CO. B.
46FURTHER MEMORIES OF THE CAMPAIGN.
100OFFICERS.
47"TWO AND A DOG."
101PRIVATES.
48STRIPES ON THE WRONG SIDE.
102MUSTER ROLL OF OGLETHORPE INFANTRY,
49A CLOSE SHAVE.
103OFFICERS.
50A TWILIGHT PRAYER MEETING.
104PRIVATES.
51TOM HOWARD'S SQUIRREL BEAD.
105ONE OF MY HEROES.
52"WHEN THIS CRUEL WAR IS OVER."
106BEN HILL AND THE DOG.
53"JIM, TOUCH OFF NO. 1."
107A REMINISCENCE.
54ANOTHER STAMPEDE.
108THE REBEL CHAPLAIN AND THE DYING BOY IN BLUE.
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