From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign

William Meade Dame's 'From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign' is a personal account of a soldier's experience during the American Civil War. Dame offers a vivid description of camp life and recreations, Confederate rations, and Lee's leadership that inspired soldiers. The book also provides first-hand narratives of battles including the Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House, and the defense of Richmond. A must-read for those interested in the Civil War, especially the Confederate perspective, as seen from the eyes of a soldier in service.