Serving The Republic; Memoirs Of The Civil And Military Life

In this reprint from 1911, Miles, a lieutenant-general in the US Army, presents his memoirs, which, besides recounting his military career, gives a flavor of war during his service and attitudes of the times. He describes his experiences fighting for the Union army during the Civil War, battling the Sioux Indians and other tribes, and the capture of Puerto Rico. Correspondence is integrated throughout the text. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)