Sketches of the War

Written by a Union soldier during the early years of the Civil War, this book offers a gripping firsthand account of life on the front lines. The author describes battles at Bull Run, Antietam, and Fredericksburg, as well as daily life in camp and interactions with civilians in the South. Through his letters to the students of the North Moore Street School, Nott provides a unique perspective on the conflict that defined America during the 1860s.

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