Detailed Minutiae of Soldier Life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865


Read by David Leeson

(4.5 stars; 83 reviews)

The author, who fought as a private in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War, describes the Confederate soldier’s daily struggles with hunger, illness, fear, and the perils of combat; as well as his pride of service, love of comrades, and courage in the face of overwhelming odds (summary by D. Leeson).

Chapters

A Voice from the Ranks 22:09 Read by David Leeson
The Outfit Modified 16:26 Read by David Leeson
Romantic Ideas Dissipated 14:02 Read by David Leeson
On the March 17:35 Read by David Leeson
Cooking and Eating 22:29 Read by David Leeson
Comforts, Conveniences, and Consolations 27:58 Read by David Leeson
Fun and Fury on the Field 26:32 Read by David Leeson
Improvised Infantry 53:27 Read by David Leeson
"Brave Survivors" Homeward Bound 23:36 Read by David Leeson
Soldiers Transformed 20:44 Read by David Leeson
Camp Fires of the Boys in Gray 32:41 Read by David Leeson
The Battle Flag 8:04 Read by David Leeson

Reviews

Minutiae


(4 stars)

Good account of details of daily life. Mens hardships hungers and hurts.

HUH?


(3 stars)

Mr. Narrator: Where on Earth did you learn to pronounce 'minutiae'? You will lose your narrator's license if your instructor overhears you! Obviously you took no pains to review this assignment before accepting it. Shame on you.

Great story. I listened to it twice. Very good naration.


(5 stars)

I enjoyed the rich detail given in this book.


(5 stars)

Good book


(5 stars)

Read reader did a great job


(4.5 stars)

kinda boring towards the end,but,that's just my opinion. I gave 4.5 stars because it is well written and interesting none the less!!


(5 stars)

A very well written and interesting account of Confederate soldier life.