
Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War
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Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War is a memoir by Ambrose Bierce, a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The book is a collection of Bierce's memories of his experiences during the war, including the battles of Shiloh and Kennesaw Mountain. Bierce's writing is vivid and unflinching, and he provides a unique perspective on the war from the point of view of a common soldier. Bierce's memoir is a valuable contribution to the literature of the Civil War. It is a powerful and moving account of the experiences of a soldier in the war, and it provides a unique insight into the human cost of the conflict.Book Details
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Ambrose Bierce
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Bierce was born in a log cabin at Horse Cave Creek in Meigs County, Ohio, on June 24, 1842, to Marcus Aurelius Bierce (1799-1876) and Laura Sherwood Bierce. His parents were a poor but literary couple...
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