Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865, The

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The narrative follows Leander Stillwell, a young Northern volunteer who enlisted in the Civil War shortly after his 18th birthday. Leaving his rural life in Illinois, he served for over three years in the 61st Illinois Infantry Regiment, witnessing significant battles including the intense conflict at Shiloh and participating in the Siege of Vicksburg, among other skirmishes in Tennessee and Arkansas. His journey from a log cabin to the battlefield highlights the experiences of soldiers during this tumultuous period in American history.