This anthology of poetry captures the emotions and experiences of soldiers on both sides of the American Civil War. Francis Fisher Browne compiles works by famous poets such as Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and Herman Melville, as well as lesser-known writers of the era. The result is a powerful and moving portrait of one of the defining 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.