I am quickly becoming a Civil War nerd. I mean, after all, I am writing a book that era, so why not buy books and find fun collection items? 😉 My reviews for both of these books are short, but that’s because there really was so much information to process from them. I took steady notes the whole time I read them both (plus got some great story ideas…). They were both worth the read to me.
It took me a few months to read this, just because I’m a slow reader when it comes to processing information and taking notes. But I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the 18th Missouri regiment! It covered more of an overview of the regiment, but occasionally honed in to different soldiers or officers. Starting at the very beginning of the regiment’s formation, the book satisfactorily ended with an epilogue of sorts with a brief overview of various soldiers’ lives after the war(’til death).
Being a war book, there are definitely some gruesome tales as well as men taking God’s Name in vain. I didn’t notice many curse words (I was expecting more in a secular war book).
About the Book
Gives a history of the Union 18th Missouri Infantry from its formation in July 1861 to its muster-out in July 1865. The book uses first hand accounts such as letters and diaries.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book!! If you want an inside-look at a soldier’s life during the Civil War, this is it. From the rations to weather to casualties, a very thorough review of daily life was covered.
This book is invaluable to me as an author and I will definitely reference back to it.
About the Book
Amanda Tero Books 