Co. Aytch, Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment: Or, a Side Show of the Big Show

ISBN: 1577363825

Author: Sam R. Watkins

Condition: New

The classic "Co. Aytch" has reigned as one of the most memorable and honest depictions of the American Civil War since its original publication in 1882. Sam R. Watkinss first-hand 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 dozens of versions of "Co. Aytch" published, this is the first with new material and revisions by Sam Watkins himself. Intending to republish after his first edition sold out, Watkins edited and revised "Co. Aytch," adding a new perspective that only came with time. He died before accomplishing his goal. Now more than one hundred years later, Watkinss great granddaughter, Ruth Hill Fulton McAllister is fulfilling Watkinss dream. Using his yellowed, aged, and pencil-marked copy handed down through different family members, McAllister has crafted a masterpiece that combines the ageless text with Sam Watkinss intended revisions.This new edition incorporates actual images of Watkinss handwritten additions, all his desired editorial changes, and more than forty images. Desiring to be true to both her ancestors wishes and the sanctity of his classic memoir, McAllister skillfully included Watkinss additions and artfully indicated what he would have omitted, leaving the original text intact. The result is a rich, expanded "directors cut" version of "Co. Aytch," sure to fascinate historians, Civil War enthusiasts, and new readers alike.