Description
Confederate scout and sharpshooter Berry Greenwood Benson witnessed the first shot fired on Fort Sumter, retreated with Lee's Army to its surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, and missed little of the action in between. This classic account of his wartime service tells of his reconnaissance exploits, battlefield experiences, capture by Union forces, and famous escape from Elmira Prison. A new biographical introduction by historian Edward J. Cashin adds further depth and detail to Benson's own vivid memories. The introduction also offers a fascinating account of both Benson's early years and his postwar activities, including his strong advocacy for impoverished mill strikers and the wrongly accused Leo Frank.
Author: Berry Benson
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Published: 04/15/2007
Pages: 290
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.50h x 7.27w x 0.82d
ISBN13: 9780820329437
ISBN10: 0820329436
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Military
- History | United States | Civil War Period (1850-1877)
- History | Military | Veterans
About the Author
Berry Benson (Author)
BERRY BENSON (1843-1923) was a scout and sharpshooter in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Among his other wartime exploits, he was captured twice by Union forces--and escaped both times.
SUSAN WILLIAMS BENSON was a daughter-in-law of Berry Benson.