Reminiscences Of The Civil War [Illustrated Edition].

Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS -- INTRODUCTION -- MEMORIAL SKETCH OF THE LAST HOURS, DEATH, AND FUNERAL OF GENERAL JOHN B. GORDON -- INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR -- CHAPTER I - MY FIRST COMMAND AND THE OUTBREAK OF THE WAR -- A company of mountaineers-Joe Brown's pikes-The Raccoon Roughs-The first Rebel yell-A flag presented to the company-Arrival at Montgomery, Alabama-Analysis of the causes of the war-Slavery's part in it-Liberty in the Union of the States, and liberty in the independence of the States. -- CHAPTER II - THE TRIP FROM CORINTH -- The Raccoon Roughs made a part of the Sixth Alabama-The journey to Virginia-Families divided in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri-A father captured by a son in battle-The military spirit in Virginia-Andrew Johnson and Parson Brownlow Union leaders in TennJohnson's narrowness afterward exhibited as President. -- CHAPTER III - BULL RUN OR MANASSAS -- The first great battle of the war-A series of surprises-Mishaps and mistakes of the Confederates-Beauregard's lost order-General Ewell's rage-The most eccentric officer in the Confederate army-Anecdotes of his career-The wild panic of the Union troops-SenIllustrated at Cedar Creek. -- CHAPTER IV - THE SPRING OF 1862-BATTLE OF SEVEN PINES OR FAIR OAKS -- Indomitable Americanism, North and South-Rally of the North after Bull Run-Severity of winter quarters in Virginia-McClellan's army landed at Yorktown-Retreat of the Confederates-On the Chickahominy-Terrible slaughter at Seven Pines-A brigade commander. -- CHAPTER V - PRESENTIMENTS AND FATALISM AMONG SOLDIERS.

Wonderful instances of prophetic foresight-Colonel Lomax predicts his death-The vision of a son dying two days before it happened-General Ramseur's furlough-Colonel Augustus Gordon's calm announcement of his death-Instances of misplaced fatalism-General D. H. Hill's indifference to danger. -- CHAPTER VI - BATTLE OF MALVERN HILL -- Continuous fighting between McClellan's and Lee's armies-Hurried burial of the dead-How "Stonewall" Jackson got his name-The secret of his wonderful power-The predicament of my command at Malvern Hill-A fruitless wait for reinforcements-Character the basiAnecdote of General Polk. -- CHAPTER VII - ANTIETAM -- Restoration of McClellan to command of the Federals-My command at General Lee's centre-Remarkable series of bayonet charges by the Union troops-How the centre was held-Bravery of the Union commander-A long struggle for life. -- CHAPTER VIII - CHANCELLORSVILLE -- A long convalescence-Enlivened by the author of "Georgia Scenes" -The movement upon Hooker's army at Chancellorsville-Remarkable interview between Lee and Stonewall Jackson-The secret of Jackson's character-The storming of Marye's Heights-Some famous war-horses. -- CHAPTER IX - WAR BY THE BRAVE AGAINST THE BRAVE -- The spirit of good-fellowship between Union and Confederate soldiers-Disappearance of personal hatred as the war progressed-The Union officer who attended a Confederate dance-American chivalry at Vicksburg-Trading between pickets on the Rappahannock-IncidA dash for life cheered by the enemy. -- CHAPTER X - RETROSPECTIVE VIEW OF LEADERS AND EVENTS -- Confederate victories up to the winter of 1863-Southern confidence in ultimate independence-Progress of Union armies in the West-Fight for the control of the Mississippi-General Butler in possession of New Orleans-The new era in naval construction-SignifiGeneral Lee the most unassuming of great commanders.

CHAPTER XI - GETTYSBURG -- Why General Lee crossed the Potomac-The movement into Pennsylvania-Incidents of the march to the Susquehanna-The first day at Gettysburg-Union forces driven back-The key of the position-Why the Confederates did not seize Cemetery Ridge-A defence of GeneraLee's request to be relieved. -- CHAPTER XII - VICKSBURG AND HELENA -- The four most crowded and decisive days of the war-Vicksburg the culmination of Confederate disaster-Frequent change of commanders in the Trans-Mississippi Department-General Grant's tunnel at Fort Hill-Courage of Pemberton's soldiers-Explosion of the minThe surrender. -- CHAPTER XIII - FROM VICKSBURG AND GETTYSBURG TO CHICKAMAUGA -- Lee's army again headed toward Washington-He decides not to cross the Potomac at the opening of winter-Meade's counter-attack-Capture of a redoubt on the Rappahannock-A criticism of Secretary Stanton-General Bragg's strategy-How Rosecrans compelled the evacuation of Chattanooga. -- CHAPTER XIV - CHICKAMAUGA -- One of the bloodiest battles of modern times-Comparison with other great battles of the world-Movements of both armies before the collision-A bird's-eye view-The night after the battle-General Thomas's brave stand-How the assault of Longstreet's wing was Both sides claim a victory. -- CHAPTER XV - MISSIONARY RIDGE-TRIUNE DISASTER -- Why General Bragg did not pursue Rosecrans after Chickamauga-Comparison of the Confederates at Missionary Ridge with the Greeks at Marathon-The Battle above the Clouds-Heroic advance by Walthall's Mississippians-General Grant's timely arrival with reinforThe way opened to Atlanta. -- CHAPTER XVI - WINTER ON THE RAPIDAN.

In camp near Clark's Mountain-Religious awakening-Revival services throughout the camps-General Lee's interest in the movement-Southern women at work-Extracts from General Lee's letters to his wife-Influence of religion on the soldiers' character. -- CHAPTER XVII - THE WILDERNESS-BATTLE OF MAY 5 -- Beginning of the long fight between Grant and Lee-Grant crosses the Rapidan-First contact of the two armies-Ewell's repulse-A rapid countercharge-A strange predicament-The Union centre broken-Unprecedented movement which saved the Confederate troops. -- CHAPTER XVIII - THE WILDERNESS-BATTLE OF MAY 6. -- The men ordered to sleep on their arms-Report of scouts-Sedgwick's exposed position-A plan proposed to flank and crush him-General Early's objections to it-Unfounded belief that Burnside protected Sedgwick-General Lee orders a movement in the late afternoThe Government official records prove that Early was mistaken. -- CHAPTER XIX - RESULTS OF THE DRAWN BATTLES -- General Grant the aggressor-Failure to dislodge Lee-An exciting night ride-Surrounded by Federal troops-A narrow escape in the darkness-General Lee's comments on the assault upon Sedgwick-A remarkable prediction as to General Grant's next movement. -- CHAPTER XX - SPOTTSYLVANIA -- General Lee's prophecy fulfilled-Hancock's assault on May 12-One of his greatest achievements-General Lee to the head of the column-Turned back by his own men-Hancock repulsed-The most remarkable battle of the war-Heroism on both sides. -- CHAPTER XXI - MOVEMENTS AFTER SPOTTSYLVANIA -- A surprising capture-Kind treatment received by prisoners-Five rainy days of inaction-Fighting resumed on May 18-Hancock's corps ordered to the assault-General Grant's order to Meade: "Where Lee goes, there you will go also"-How Lee turned the tables-FighLee's men still resolute after the Wilderness.

CHAPTER XXII - HUNTER'S RAID AND EARLY'S CHASE -- The movement upon Lynchburg-Hunter's sudden panic-Devastation in the Valley-Burning of private homes-Lee's orders against destruction of private property-Washington threatened-The battle of Monocacy-A brave charge-The defeat of General Lew Wallace. -- CHAPTER XXIII - WINCHESTER AND PRECEDING EVENTS -- The Confederate army within sight of Washington-The city could have been taken-Reasons for the retreat-Abandonment of plan to release Confederate prisoners-The Winchester campaign-Assault on Sheridan's front-Sudden rally-Retreat of Early's army-The battle of Fisher's Hill. -- CHAPTER XXIV - CEDAR CREEK-A VICTORY AND A DEFEAT -- Sheridan's dallying for twenty-six days-Arrival of General Kershaw-Position of Early's army with reference to Sheridan's-The outlook from Massanutten Mountain-Weakness of Sheridan's left revealed-The plan of battle-A midnight march-Complete surprise and rVictory changed into defeat. -- CHAPTER XXV - THE FATAL HALT AT CEDAR CREEK -- Analysis of the great mistake-Marshalling of testimony-Documentary proof of the error-Early's "glory enough for one day" theory-What eye-witnesses say-The defence of the Confederate soldier-A complete vindication. -- CHAPTER XXVI - THE LAST WINTER OF THE WAR -- Frequent skirmishes follow Cedar Creek-Neither commander anxious for a general engagement-Desolation in the Valley-A fated family-Transferred to Petersburg-A gloomy Christmas-All troops on reduced rations-Summoned to Lee's headquarters-Consideration of thThree possible courses. -- CHAPTER XXVII - CAPTURE OF FORT STEDMAN.

In the trenches at Petersburg-General Lee's instructions-A daring plan formed-Preparations for a night assault-An ingenious war ruse-The fort captured with small loss-Failure of reinforcements to arrive-Loss of guides-Necessary withdrawal from the fort-The last effort to break Grant's hold.

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