Twelve Months Volunteer Or Journal Of A Private In The Tennessee Regiment Of Cavalry, In The Campaig

The Twelve Months Volunteer is a memoir written by George C. Furber, chronicling his experiences as a private in the Tennessee Regiment of Cavalry during the Mexican-American War in 1846-7. The book provides a detailed account of Furber's journey from his enlistment in Nashville, Tennessee to his deployment in Mexico. Furber describes the harsh conditions of military life, including the grueling marches, battles, and skirmishes he participated in. The book also provides insights into the political and social climate of the time, as Furber discusses the attitudes of the soldiers towards the war and the Mexican people. Throughout the book, Furber reflects on the impact of war on himself and his fellow soldiers. The Twelve Months Volunteer is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of the Mexican-American War from the perspective of an ordinary soldier.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.