Company Aytch or a Side Show of the Big Show A Memoir of the Civil War [Paperback]

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War: The definitive Civil War classic as Sam wanted it revised complete with his edits, new perspectives, authoritative text, and images of his changes.

Company Aytchhas reigned as one of the most memorable and honest depictions of the American Civil War since its original publication in 1882. Sam R. Watkins's firsthand account of life as a Confederate soldier eloquently captured the realities of war, the humor and pathos of soldiering, and the tragic, historic events in which he participated. Although there have been other versions ofCompany Aytchpublished, this is the first with new material and revisions by Sam Watkins himself. Featuring over forty images, including his own pencil-marked edits, this volume combines the ageless text with Sam's intended revisions a treasure for lovers of history, academia, and Civil War enthusiasts alike.

“This is a marvelous expansion of the best memoir of a fighting soldier south of the Mason-Dixon Line we have.”—Ken Burns, producer of the PBS documentaryThe Civil War

“All of us have something to celebrate in this edition ofCompany Aytchwith Sam’s own revisions.” —Robert Hicks, author,The Widow of the South

Long considered indispensible reading for any Civil War buff, the book's droll candor and sense of irony provide an unforgettable glimpse into the experience—both the drudgery and the extraordinary—of the average Civil War soldier. —The History Channel's Daily History

“Watkins’s revision and additions enhance and refine his story. Some of them are pointed, others hilarious, but they all add depth to one of the must-read soldier narratives.” —William C. Davis, Director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech

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