Rebel's Recollections

Rebel's Recollections

by George Eggleston

George Cary Eggleston's 'Rebel's Recollections' is a personal account of the American Civil War from a Confederate perspective. The book begins with a pre-war analysis of Virginia society and its political climate leading up to secession. It then details Eggleston's own experiences as a soldier, offering vivid portrayals of the men and women of the South during the conflict. While praising Confederate military heroes like Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, Eggleston is critical of Jefferson Davis's leadership and the shortcomings of the Confederate government. The book concludes with reflections on the end of the war and the societal changes brought about by emancipation, particularly focusing on the character of the freed slaves.

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