My Life In The Irish Brigade: The Civil War Memoirs Of Private William Mccarter, 116th Pennsylvania Infantry

by William McCarter, Kevin E. O'Brien

The Civil War Memoirs of Private William McCarter , 116 Pennsylvania Infantry William McCarter, a 21-year-old Irish immigrant, was present at the storming of Marye's Heights at the battle of Fredericksburg and left behind observations of several prominent Union personalities as well as daily life in the Army of the Potomac.

Genres: Civil War, History, American Civil War, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 1996

Reviews

[Caleb · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to know what the Civil War was like for the people participating in it, read this memoir. It will shock you. Very highly recommended.

[Tom Harman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible first hand account. Reading about armies and movements prevent readers from seeing what McCarter has done, that is seeing this war from the soldier’s perspective. His splendid eye and writing ability leave future generations with an amazing look at one of the Irish Brigade’s most destructive days at Fredericksburg.

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved every page.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is written from a point of view that will leave you wanting to read more. The personal story between the pages will capture you and if you are one who studies the Civil War, you will love the book.