Free Downloads Chaplain Davis And Hood's Texas Brigade
Ordained a Presbyterian minister in the late 1840s, Nicholas A. Davis joined the Fourth Regiment of Texas Volunteers as chaplain in 1861. Soon after, the unit moved to Virginia, where they fought in the Seven Days Campaign, Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, and Fredericksburg. Davis wrote his memoir two years into battle, drawing upon keen observational skills and a diary he kept faithfully. He delves deeply into little known topics such as religion in the field, the duties of army chaplains, the appalling condition of wounded men, and war-time Richmond.Originally published in 1863 and expanded by Donald Everett in 1962, the volume has won acclaim from both scholars and buffs. To Everett's muster rolls, casualty list, editor's notes, and encompassing index, Robert Krick now adds a new foreword discussing the unsurpassed standing of this work.
Paperback: 234 pages
Publisher: Louisiana State University Press (April 1, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0807123927
ISBN-13: 978-0807123928
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 8.9 inches
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This work is a valuable read for any dedicated student of the Civil War generally and the Texas Brigade in particular. What makes this work so special is that it was written and published in Richmond in 1863- at the height of Lee's power and Southern dominance on Eastern battlefields. None of the memoirs written years later by looking backward through past events. Rather, Davis wrote of the events of his present and looking forward to a free and independent Southern nation for, at this point of the war in any case, he never doubted it's eventual outcome.Perhaps his view of things was colored more than most since his life more than those he ministered to was founded on faith. Know this right now: Davis was a man of his times; The Negro race was inferior and suitably fitted by God for their role in Davis' society. He had little more use for Catholics or others with religious views particularly different from his own and his belief in his religion was rock solid, four square and unwavering. Some liberal minded readers of today might not be able to handle this work. Just keep another thing in mind: If, and indeed he was a man of his times, he was also singular in his beliefs and opinions. He did all that he could to ease the mental, spiritual and physical suffering of his charges. He entertained no doubt that all he did was guided by the hand of God and the results of his efforts was invariably unquestionably right. If it sounds like I condemn or mock him, you mistake me. I respect him greatly. He stayed close to the troops when he could have spent nearly every night of his service in comfort at some prominent home or another. He worked hard and determinedly and his faith was the product of a strong and indomitable will.
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