by WilliamMulligan (Author)
Chauncey Cooke enlisted in the Union army in 1862 at only sixteen, after lying about his age. His letters to family members paint a realistic and compelling picture of daily life in the Civil War. He also describes the boredom of camp, the chaos of battle, and the suffering caused by illness.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Published: 15 Feb 2007
ISBN 10: 0814333435
ISBN 13: 9780814333433