A skilled picture of the life of the Confederate private--what he felt, what he suffered, what hfe enjoyed and feared.

Off to the war -- Baptism of fire -- Besetting sins -- In winter quarters -- Heroes and cowards -- Bad beef and cornbread -- From finery to tatters -- Trials of soul -- Breaking the monotony -- Consolations of the spirit -- Dear folks -- Kicking over the traces -- The deadliest foe -- The gentler sentiments -- Muzzle loaders and makeshifts -- Blue bellies and beloved enemies -- What manner of men.