Volume II of this landmark series traces the military groups raised from Lancaster and Darlington; Camden and Columbia; Orangeburg and Edgefield and parts in between. In this anticipated four-volume series; author Robert Seigler presents a comprehensive review of South Carolina's Civil War troops in incomparable detail. Revealing the origination of military organizations from the three major geographical regions of the state; as well as those units whose men came from all parts of the state; Seigler outlines the frontline infantry; cavalry and artillery units; as well as militia; reserves and state troops that were critical to the Confederate efforts. For every regiment and battalion; Seigler analyzes when; where and under what legal authority each one was organized; and then provides a biographical sketch of the field officers for every unit. Included in each company history; in addition to its geographical origins; are a wartime biography of each captain and Seigler's special interest; company nicknames. Finally; a summary is provided of each unit's major movements and engagements.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful. I was surprised how much I enjoyed this bookBy KimeraI was surprised how much I enjoyed this book. Living an austere lifestyle isn't necessarily the stuff or riveting prose; but Mark Sundeen's strong writing makes us care about the individuals he chronicles. As he lays it out; it's truly amazing the level of dedication; effort; and energy his subjects bring to disconnecting from the norms of modern life: the thoughtless use of fossil fuels; the reliance on corporate food; the Internet; and others. You see how powerfully grounded these people become when they're forced to confront who they really are without the white noise and distracting comforts of modern society. One of the characters in the book had ten miscarriages while living in a teepee in Montana. (Eventually she gave birth to three children.) Another refuses to ride even in someone else's automobile. At the core of this book is the question: If every action you take does not protect the Earth or promote justice; why are you taking that action? It's a remarkably difficult personal standard to meet; yet the people in this book somehow manage to meet it despite the temptations of contemporary American culture.I read this book faster than I had planned; and I will think about it more than I would have guessed. Sundeen provides a window into a world of people who have uncompromising integrity in a world that increasingly seems willing to fudge; evade; and indulge. I'm grateful for the reminder.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerStill reading but I can't put it down!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. and aspirations behind those who decide to reject modern living in search for the good life. Loved that he included himself in tBy MaxGrizwaldAs someone who fantasizes about off-grid or homestead living; Mark Sundeen writes honestly about the process and documents the emotions; motivations; and aspirations behind those who decide to reject modern living in search for the good life. Loved that he included himself in the narrative as well as it. Great read.
