Perkins's memoir of his experiences as a Union soldier during the American Civil War provides a vivid and often harrowing account of one of the defining moments in American history. With graphic descriptions of battles and camp life, as well as reflections on his own role in the conflict, Perkins's book offers a unique perspective on this pivotal period in US history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.