The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry
Enriched edition. A Chronicle of Union Soldiers' War Narratives and Battlefield ExperiencesBy D. H. Fletcher, Samuel H. Fletcher
Length4h 54m
About this audiobook
The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry dives deeply into the intricacies of military life and the personal accounts of soldiers during critical moments in American history. This anthology captures the ethos of the Second Illinois Cavalry through an array of narratives, diaries, and documents that span a breadth of literary styles from descriptive military reports to moving personal reflections. The collection offers a diverse tapestry of experiences, unveiling the regiment's pivotal role in significant historical events, while also highlighting the camaraderie and struggles faced by its members. Each entry provides a window into the past, making the anthology a rich source of both literary and historical significance. D. H. Fletcher and Samuel H. Fletcher have masterfully curated contributions from a variety of voices, ensuring a comprehensive portrayal of the Second Illinois Cavalry. The editors' dedication to preserving these narratives underscores a commitment to exploring the historical and cultural context of the Civil War era. This anthology aligns with movements toward inclusive storytelling, where diverse accounts of individual soldiers contribute to a fuller understanding of the past, and highlights the profound impact of these narratives on the collective memory of a nation. This collection offers readers a unique opportunity to engage with the tumultuous period of the Civil War, presented through the authentic voices of those who lived it. Whether for educational purposes or personal interest, the anthology provides a compelling dialogue through time, allowing the reader to experience the hopes, fears, and realities of soldiers in Company A. With its depth of insights and ability to foster dialogue, The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry is an invaluable addition to any reader's bookshelf, inviting exploration and reflection on a pivotal moment in history.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length4 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry (pt. 1)
3The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry (pt. 2)
4Memorable Quotes
A Brief History of IntelligenceMax S. Bennett12h 18m4.6 (6.6K)$29 · $0.00
Black AF HistoryMichael Harriot15h 43m4.7 (14.6K)$33 · $0.00
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m4.7 (8.9K)$46 · $0.00
Pearl of Great PriceJoseph Smith3h 8m4.7 (7.2K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m4.6 (178K)$7 · $0.00
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m4.7 (2.5K)$40 · $0.00
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m4.7 (351)$20 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal11h 23m4.6 (2.6K)$29 · $0.00
Days of Love and Rage: A Story of RevolutionAnand Gopal22h 36m4.7 (584)$34 · $0.00
We Crossed a Bridge and It TrembledWendy Pearlman6h4.6 (5.2K)$24 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m4.6 (2.6K)$8 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m4.6 (16.7K)$26 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m4.6 (16.1K)$29 · $0.00
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m4.6 (6.5K)$29 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m4.6 (927)$29 · $0.00
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and BeyondJohn Lyons12h 37m4.6 (1.4K)$33 · $0.00
BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m4.6 (3.2K)$33 · $0.00
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m4.6 (678)$29 · $0.00
No EscapeNury Turkel9h 30m4.6 (809)$28 · $0.00
Jubal Stone: U.S. Marshal: Blood Trail To Hell: A Western Adventure NovelCasey Nash3h 42m4.6 (3.2K)$18 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
These Precious DaysAnn Patchett11h 14m4.5 (45.2K)$29 · $0.00
Pride & Prejudice (Annotated)Jane Austen15h 10m4.7 (13.3K)$2 · $0.00
The Jeeves and Wooster Stories: The Complete Collection (33 Books)P. G. Wodehouse21h 57m4.7 (2.8K)$15 · $0.00
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m4.7 (8.9K)$46 · $0.00
This Side of Paradise - The Original 1920 Edition (Annotated)F. Scott Fitzgerald11h 30m4.6 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m4.6 (9.3K)$15 · $0.00
TWELFTH NIGHTWilliam Shakespeare, Sidney Lee16h 38m4.6 (2.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Complete Histories / History Plays of William Shakespeare (Annotated)William Shakespeare29h 42m4.6 (2.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m4.7 (359)$29 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 50m4.6 (1.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
H. P. LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection: Novellas, Short Stories, Poetry & Essays (Annotated)H. P. Lovecraft12h 28m4.6 (2.3K)$2 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust16h 8m4.5 (10.6K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Mis-Education of the NegroCarter Goodwin Woodson4h 32m4.5 (28.4K)$10 · $0.00
TORAH - Bilingual Edition: English/Hebrew (Annotated)Max Margolis, JPS28h 26m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
Betty Crocker picture cooky bookBetty Crocker, Inc. General Mills2h 13m4.5 (6.5K)$1 · $0.00
The Complete Tales of Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter3h 36m4.5 (75K)$3 · $0.00
Anne of Green GablesL. M. Montgomery11h 1m4.5 (1.2M)$2.30 · $0.00
You may also like
Recollections of a Private Soldier in the Army of the PotomacFrank Wilkeson5h 8m4.2 (593)$20
Co. AytchSam R. Watkins9h 3m4.3 (7.4K)$20
Four Years in the Stonewall BrigadeJohn O. Casler11h 20m4.3 (614)$23
Memoirs of a Confederate Staff OfficerGilbert Moxley Sorrel9h 40m4.3 (749)$1 · $0.00
Give Me TomorrowPatrick K. O’Donnell6h 11m4.2 (3.6K)$14
The Twentieth MaineJohn J. Pullen10h 48m4.4 (668)$21
A voice from Harper's FerryOsborne P. Anderson2h 15m4.4 (253)$1 · $0.00
The Memoirs of a Revolutionary SoldierJoseph Plumb Martin9h 54m4.2 (3.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
Recollections of a Confederate Staff OfficerGilbert Moxley Sorrel9h 39m4.4 (1.4K)$1 · $0.00
Co. Aytch: Maury Grays First Tennessee RegimentSamuel R. Watkins8h 50m4.4 (7.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Life of Uncle Billy - Memoirs of General W. T. ShermanWilliam Tecumseh Sherman39h 7m4.7 (1.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
Bloody Ridge and BeyondMarlin Groft, Larry Alexander12h 12m4.6 (1.6K)$23
Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence (Annotated)Heros von Borcke16h 39m4.4 (268)$1.99 · $0.00
Memoirs of Captain Coignet of Napoleons Imperial Guard (1799 to 1815)Jean-Roch Coignet7h 31m4.3 (306)$2.99 · $0.00
Recollections of a Confederate Staff OfficerG. Moxley Sorrel8h 37m4.3 (563)$1.99 · $0.00
Valley of the ShadowRalph Peters16h 12m4.5 (534)$25
The Adventures of a Revolutionary SoldierJoseph Plumb Martin9h 46m4.2 (3.8K)$1 · $0.00
The Sword and GunR. C. Eden3h 38m$2 · $0.00
The Thirty-Ninth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, 1862-1865Alfred S. Roe19h 49m$2 · $0.00
History of Kershaw's BrigadeD. Augustus Dickert26h 48m$2.30