It was a lamentable failure, and made it appear even more egotistical than in its present form. When I first concluded to print the book, I made an honest effort to construct it in the third person. Besides these, it gives accurate descriptions not heretofore published of the appearance and actions and sayings of many distinguished participants on the Confederate side. It introduces views of Southern life and feelings and civilization, prior to and during the war, which possess an unflagging interest for the American people and it tells the true story of several striking events which preceded our civil strife, and many episodes of the great war. If it were that alone, it would have no excuse for publication, and would possess little interest for those outside the immediate home circle. It is to a great extent the autobiography of an insignificant person. This text is offered on Jeffrey’s Store on Lulu Jeff’s Store has some of the texts offered on this website, and several other historic texts, not on the website. ![]() Published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company, Boston and New York, 1899 By John S. ![]() ![]() Richmond skyline after the Evacuation Fire of 1865.Early Settlers 17 th Century - Revolutionary.
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