Based on a 1912 publication about Texans who fought for the South in the Civil War, Texas Boys in Gray presents a collection of fascinating remembrances of those who were there. Sometimes humorous and sometimes heartbreaking, the experiences of these men are documented as a tribute to Texas war veterans. Texas Boys in Gray captures, in their own words, the patriotism, the fear, the confusion, the bravery, the terrible wounds, the desperate hunger, the camaraderie, the horrible prison conditions, and the joyful reunions that were all part of that historical time.
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Review
With annotations by Boswell, the book is the nest best thing to the scarce original.–Mike Cox “Austin American Statesman”
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Based on a 1912 publication about Texans who fought for the South in the Civil War, “Texas Boys in Gray” presents a collection of fascinating remembrances of those who were there. Sometimes humorous and sometimes heartbreaking, the experiences of these men are documented as a tribute to Texas war veterans. “Texas Boys in Gray” captures, in their own words, the patriotism, the fear, the confusion, the bravery, the terrible wounds, the desperate hunger, the camaraderie, the horrible prison conditions, and the joyful reunions that were all part of that historical time. Included is a valuable index of 158 hometowns and the men who contributed from each. Evault Boswell has been published in several magazines including “Civil War Times”. He and Jackie, his wife of over fifty years, live in Greenville, Texas.
About the Author
Evault Boswell has been published in several magazines including Civil War Times. He and Jackie, his wife of over fifty years, live in Greenville, Texas.
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