Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer

In "Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer," Gilbert Moxley Sorrel provides an intimate and nuanced account of his experiences during the American Civil War, serving in the staff of General James Longstreet. Sorrel's narrative is characterized by vivid imagery and meticulous detail, capturing the chaos and camaraderie of war while reflecting on the moral quandaries faced by soldiers. His lit...