Sounded ID: 9781662171642
ISBN: 9781662171642
Publication Date: January 29, 2021
Publisher: Author's Republic
Language: English
Author Name: William Watson
Narrator Name: Nick Marinovich
In 1861 a Scotsman living in Louisiana took up the Confederate Flag.
William Watson presents a narrative of his observations and experience in the Southern States, both before and during the American Civil War.
Prior to the War, Watson lived in the hot, fertile state of Louisiana.
With Lincoln in office, and the secession of the southern states, North and South was plunged in a violent Civil War.
Watson recounts the widespread lack of political interest until the country reached this point.
In a volunteer corps, Watson was surrounded by several industrial and commercia...
In 1861 a Scotsman living in Louisiana took up the Confederate Flag.
William Watson presents a narrative of his observations and experience in the Southern States, both before and during the American Civil War.
Prior to the War, Watson lived in the hot, fertile state of Louisiana.
With Lincoln in office, and the secession of the southern states, North and South was plunged in a violent Civil War.
Watson recounts the widespread lack of political interest until the country reached this point.
In a volunteer corps, Watson was surrounded by several industrial and commercial classes. His recollections include fascinating insights into the men he served with.
Watson also gives his personal views on the causes of the war, and the conduct of both sides.
Detailing the lives of the soldiers, Watson reveals their living conditions, the level of destruction and death and their daily rations.
William Watson (1826-1906) was a Scottish native who moved to the Caribbean to work as a civil engineer. He later moved to Louisiana for business. While in Louisiana, he enlisted in the Confederate Army. He was one of many British citizens who had joined.
# | Title | Duration |
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1. | opening |
0 mins 10 secs |
2. | 01 - Letter And Preface |
5 mins 46 secs |
3. | 02 - Section 1 The South Before The War |
0 mins 06 secs |
4. | 03 - State Of Louisiana In 1860 |
29 mins 31 secs |
5. | 04 - Slavery As Connected With The Question Which Led To The War |
29 mins 52 secs |
6. | 05 - Politics And Politicians In 1860 |
24 mins 54 secs |
7. | 06 - Section 2 The Secession Movement |
0 mins 05 secs |
8. | 07 - Baton Rouge The Capital Of Louisiana In 1860 |
23 mins 10 secs |
9. | 08 - Election Of Lincoln |
11 mins 56 secs |
10. | 09 - Secession Of Alabama Florida Mississippi And Georgia |
14 mins 05 secs |
11. | 10 - Preparations To Organise An Army |
16 mins 59 secs |
12. | 11 - Precaution Against Enemies From Without |
13 mins 57 secs |
13. | 12 - Inauguration Of Lincoln |
18 mins 26 secs |
14. | 13 - A Discussion In A Cafe On The Situation |
17 mins 06 secs |
15. | 14 - Bombardment Of Fort Sumter |
15 mins 48 secs |
16. | 15 - Indignation At Lincolns Proclamation Extends To Other States |
20 mins 22 secs |
17. | 16 - Section 3 Life In The Confederate Army |
0 mins 06 secs |
18. | 17 - Personal Narrative As Compared With Official Reports |
13 mins 36 secs |
19. | 18 - Volunteers In Actual Service |
28 mins 41 secs |
20. | 19 - Departure From New Orleans |
40 mins 23 secs |
21. | 20 - First Experience In Marching |
44 mins 12 secs |
22. | 21 - A Solemn March By Night |
33 mins 05 secs |
23. | 22 - Battle Of Oakhill |
41 mins 41 secs |
24. | 23 - Speculations As To Our Next Movement |
50 mins 16 secs |
25. | 24 - Convalescents Proceeding To Join The Army |
37 mins 27 secs |
26. | 25 - Arrangements For A New Campaign |
32 mins 13 secs |
27. | 26 - Battle Of Pea Ridge |
58 mins 47 secs |
28. | 27 - Dissatisfaction Of The Troops At The Conduct Of The Campaign |
1 hr 10 mins |
29. | 28 - Departure From Fort Smith To Join The Army Of The Centre |
27 mins 07 secs |
30. | 29 - Reorganisation Of The Regiment |
47 mins 17 secs |
31. | 30 - Evacuation Of Corinth Disapproved Of |
40 mins 56 secs |
32. | 31 - New Orleans Under Butlers Rule |
36 mins 33 secs |
33. | 32 - Return To Baton Rouge |
31 mins 19 secs |
34. | 33 - Section 4 In The South During The War |
0 mins 06 secs |
35. | 34 - Re-occupation Of Baton Rouge By The Federal Troops |
30 mins 57 secs |
36. | 35 - Financial Matters In New Orleans |
21 mins 04 secs |
37. | closing |
0 mins 09 secs |
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