“A tidy and well-ordered volume that collects nearly forty Civil War short stories, memoirs, and reminiscences by the celebrated nineteenth-century writer. A rich collection of fine writing.”–Kirkus (STARRED review)

“Twenty-seven stories, along with some memoirs and reportage … famous for their unflinching look at the brutality of war” —Publishers Weekly

“The most important American writer who served as a combat soldier in the Civil War” —Booklist