American Civil War Collection, Volume 1


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(3.9 stars; 34 reviews)

Explore the profound impact of the American Civil War through a curated collection of poems and short literary works. This anthology brings together various voices that reflect the tumultuous emotions and experiences of a nation divided.

From stirring verses to poignant narratives, each piece captures the essence of the era, offering insights into the struggles, hopes, and sorrows of those who lived through this pivotal moment in American history. The collection serves as a testament to the power of literature in times of conflict.

Compiled by LibriVox Volunteers, this collection not only preserves the literary heritage of the Civil War but also invites listeners to engage with the themes of courage, sacrifice, and resilience that resonate through the ages.

Chapters

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President Lincoln's second inaugural speech 6:10 Read by John Stamper
The Story of the Kearsarge and the Alabama 42:07 Read by John Stamper
All Quiet Along the Potomac (Poem) 3:09 Read by Jennifer Dorr
What I saw of Shiloh 43:33 Read by Ben Adams
Lee's Last Campaign 51:34 Read by Malcolm Reynolds
The Passing of the Armies, Chapter 6 1:02:25 Read by William A Crenshaw
The Raid of John Brown at Harper's Ferry As I Saw It. 1:06:40 Read by Jothi Tharavant
The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee: Section 1 28:44 Read by Malcolm Reynolds
The Battle of Franklin Tennessee: Section 2 33:38 Read by Malcolm Reynolds
Somebody's Darling (Poem) 2:53 Read by Jennifer Dorr
The Battle of Spring Hill, Tennessee Section 1 41:01 Read by Jothi Tharavant
The Battle of Spring Hill Section 2 28:25 Read by Suzanne Huron

Reviews

a wide ranging and eclectic mix of writing


(3.5 stars)

the Ambrose Bierce chapter especially well read and beautifully written. Also liked the first hand account of the Battle of Tennessee. Some chapters hard to understand.


(5 stars)

my favorite anthology in any genre. contained within was the piece, "The Passing of the Armies", touched me as as deeply as any historical document I've ever read. (12/5/2025)

collecting collections


(3 stars)

In this instance the randomness of stories and narrators hurts this effort more then it helps.

An interesting mix


(3 stars)

Some narrators very good. like the stories. others not qute so