About the book
This diary is one of the most unusual produced during the Civil War because it contains very little about military life. Early in the war Van Buskirk abandoned his regiment, working as a schoolmaster, farmhand, and casual laborer. He wrote of the suffering civilians endured at the hands of contending armies. But he also found time to chronicle his fascination with handsome young lads he encountered during his life as a deserter--unwittingly providing modern readers an illuminating glimpse of class differences and sexual mores. Naval, social and sexual historians, in particular, will find much valuable source material.
Editions of Rebel at Large
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780786442935
- PDF
- ISBN 9780786454891
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This diary is one of the most unusual produced during the Civil War because it contains very little about military life. Early in the war Van Buskirk abandoned his regiment, working as a schoolmaster, farmhand, and casual laborer. He wrote of the suffering civilians endured at the hands of contending armies. But he also found time to chronicle his fascination with handsome young lads he encountered during his life as a deserter--unwittingly providing modern readers an illuminating glimpse of class differences and sexual mores. Naval, social and sexual historians, in particular, will find much valuable source material.
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What is Rebel at Large about?
This diary is one of the most unusual produced during the Civil War because it contains very little about military life. Early in the war Van Buskirk abandoned his regiment, working as a schoolmaster, farmhand, and casual laborer. He wrote of the suffering civilians endured at the hands of contending armies. But he also found time to chronicle his fascination with handsome young lads he encountered during his life as a deserter--unwittingly providing modern readers an illuminating glimpse of class differences and sexual mores. Naval, social and sexual historians, in particular, will find much valuable source material.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Rebel at Large?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Rebel at Large?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780786442935
How long is Rebel at Large and how many pages does it have?
Rebel at Large has 190 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Rebel at Large?
Philip Van Buskirk
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Rebel at Large is available as paperback(ISBN 9780786442935) and pdf(ISBN 9780786454891)
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