Sketches Of The War - Nott, Charles C.
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Sketches of the war is a collection of letters detailing the experience of an officer serving in the American Civil War. Through personal correspondence transformed into public testimony, the work captures the intimate realities of military life, both during battle and in quieter moments of reflection. The writing focuses on the psychological and physical toll faced by ordinary soldiers, avoiding romanticized portrayals in favor of sincere observation. The opening scene recounts the death of a young soldier in a hospital far from home, showing how illness, isolation, and bureaucratic neglect…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Sketches of the war is a collection of letters detailing the experience of an officer serving in the American Civil War. Through personal correspondence transformed into public testimony, the work captures the intimate realities of military life, both during battle and in quieter moments of reflection. The writing focuses on the psychological and physical toll faced by ordinary soldiers, avoiding romanticized portrayals in favor of sincere observation. The opening scene recounts the death of a young soldier in a hospital far from home, showing how illness, isolation, and bureaucratic neglect could devastate morale more than combat itself. This story, like others in the book, reflects on duty and loss, giving voice to lives often overlooked in official war records. Rather than documenting strategy or victory, the letters convey quiet moments of humanity nursing a horse, writing to grieving families, or walking through rows of wounded men revealing the deep costs of service. The collection offers readers an unembellished portrait of wartime sacrifice, shaped by the writer s resolve to preserve its emotional truths.
Autorenporträt
Charles Cooper Nott was a jurist, writer, and public figure known for his long tenure on the United States Court of Claims, where he served as both Associate Justice and later Chief Justice. A graduate of Union College in 1848, he brought a disciplined intellectual foundation to his legal and literary pursuits. His early professional life included service during the American Civil War, experiences that informed his later writings and reflections on national service and duty. Beyond his judicial responsibilities, Nott was also a thoughtful observer of the times in which he lived, and his published work reflects a deep concern for justice, civic responsibility, and the burdens of war. His writings often blended personal insight with broader legal and moral questions, offering readers a unique perspective shaped by both battlefield experience and courtroom deliberation. Nott's influence extended beyond his own career, contributing to the civic education of his generation and shaping how the legal system documented and responded to the pressing events of the 19th century. He died in New York in 1916.