Reminiscences of an Ex-Confederate Soldier: Or Forty Years on Crutches (1904)

Reminiscences Of An Ex-Confederate Soldier: Or Forty Years On Crutches is a memoir written by Thornton Hardie Bowman in 1904. The book details Bowman's experiences as a soldier in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War and his struggles with a disability that left him reliant on crutches for the rest of his life.Bowman's memoir provides a unique perspective on the Civil War, offering insights into the daily life of a soldier and the challenges faced by those who were injured in battle. He recounts his experiences fighting in several major battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg, and describes the physical and emotional toll that war took on him and his fellow soldiers.In addition to his war experiences, Bowman also shares his personal struggles with disability and the ways in which he adapted to life on crutches. He discusses the challenges he faced in finding employment and making a living, as well as the ways in which his disability affected his relationships with others.Overall, Reminiscences Of An Ex-Confederate Soldier: Or Forty Years On Crutches provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a Civil War soldier and the lasting impact that war can have on those who fought in it.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.