Brothers in Gray: The Civil War Letters of the Pierson Family

Author: Cutrer, Dr. Thomas W.

Brand: LSU Press

Number Of Pages: 336

Details: Residents of antebellum northwest Louisiana held strong pro-Union sentiments, and the Pierson family of Bienville Parish, Louisiana, were no exception, opposing secession in 1861. Yet once war began, the region contributed its full share of support to the southern army, and four of William H. Pierson's eight sons enlisted. Ranging from the early battles of the Trans-Mississippi to the epic battles of the Army of Northern Virginia, and from the brutal trenches of Vicksburg to provost guard duty in north Louisiana, this extensive collection of Civil War letters, written by three of the Pierson brothers, offers riveting glimpses of almost every variety of experience faced by Confederate soldiers. Prolific letter writers, the Piersons were educated, observant, and well placed to comment not only on the battles and campaigns of their regiments but also on their commanding officers, the effect of political activity on soldier morale, being taken captive, and, most of all, their entire family's understanding of and commitment to the Confederate cause.

EAN: 9780807130162

Release Date: 01-10-2004

Languages: English

Item Note: Book is in very good condition! The cover has light wear. The pages look great and do not have tears, folds, or marks.

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood

Binding: paperback

PartNumber: 12 illustrations