Author Description

"The Southern Soldier Boy: A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy" offers a compelling firsthand account of life as a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War. Penned by James Carson Elliott, this memoir provides a unique perspective on the conflict, focusing on his experiences within the 56th North Carolina Infantry Regiment. This historically significant narrative details the realities of military service and offers insight into the daily lives and struggles faced by soldiers fighting for the Confederacy. Elliott's account vividly portrays his time in Company F, offering a personal lens through which to understand the broader scope of the war. A valuable resource for those interested in military history, particularly the role of North Carolina troops in the Civil War, "The Southern Soldier Boy" stands as a testament to the enduring power of individual narratives in understanding pivotal moments in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.