ebooks Conceiving the Indian Buddhist Patriarchs in China (Kuroda Studies in East Asian Buddhism) by Stuart H. Young in History

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George P. McClelland; a member of the 155th Pennsylvania Infantry in the Civil War; witnessed some of the war’s most pivotal battles during his two and a half years of Union service. Death and destruction surrounded this young soldier; who endured the challenges of front line combat in the conflict Lincoln called “the fiery trial through which we pass.” Throughout his time at war; McClelland wrote to his family; keeping them abreast of his whereabouts and aware of the harrowing experiences he endured in battle. Never before published; McClelland’s letters offer fresh insights into camp life; battlefield conditions; perceptions of key leaders; and the mindset of a young man who faced the prospect of death nearly every day of his service. Through this book; the detailed experiences of one soldier—examined amidst the larger account of the war in the eastern theater—offer a fresh; personal perspective on one of our nation’s most brutal conflicts.