As Seen From The Ranks : A Boy In The Civil War (1902) (Hardcover)

As Seen From The Ranks: A Boy In The Civil War (1902) is a memoir written by Charles Edward Benton. The book tells the story of Benton's experiences as a young boy during the American Civil War. Benton was only 12 years old when he joined the Union Army as a drummer boy, and his memoir provides a unique perspective on the war from the point of view of a child soldier.The book is divided into chapters that cover Benton's experiences during various battles and campaigns, including the Battle of Shiloh and the Siege of Vicksburg. Benton also describes the daily life of a soldier, including the hardships and dangers of camp life, as well as the camaraderie and friendships that developed among the soldiers.Throughout the book, Benton emphasizes the importance of patriotism and duty, and his experiences as a soldier clearly had a profound impact on his life. As Seen From The Ranks: A Boy In The Civil War provides a fascinating look into the life of a child soldier during one of the most significant events in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.