Mark Twain's Civil War: The Private History of a Campaign That Failed

The Private History of a Campaign That Failed by Samuel Clemens is an insightful and thought-provoking look into one of America's most controversial writers during the Civil War era.

This book provides a fresh perspective on Twain's brief military service, offering new interpretations of his enlistment, avoidance of combat, and abandonment of the rebellion.

With access to Twain's notes and correspondence, Benjamin Griffin offers a cogent analysis of Clemens's complex position on the deadliest of American conflicts.

This book is a must-read for any Twain enthusiast or history buff, shedding light on a great writer's changeable and challenging views on the Civil War.