My Life In The Old Army: The Reminiscences Of A... -

In his memoirs, My Life in the Old Army: The Reminiscences of Abner Doubleday , the storied Union General offers a firsthand look at the transformative years of the 19th-century American military, primarily focusing on his service during the Mexican-American War . While history often mistakenly remembers him as the "inventor of baseball," these writings reclaim his identity as a career soldier who witnessed the birth of the modern United States. Key Historical Themes

Beyond the scope of this specific volume, Doubleday's career is marked by:

: The reminiscences cover his various postings, including service in Florida during the Seminole Wars and his time on the Texas frontier.

In his memoirs, My Life in the Old Army: The Reminiscences of Abner Doubleday , the storied Union General offers a firsthand look at the transformative years of the 19th-century American military, primarily focusing on his service during the Mexican-American War . While history often mistakenly remembers him as the "inventor of baseball," these writings reclaim his identity as a career soldier who witnessed the birth of the modern United States. Key Historical Themes

Beyond the scope of this specific volume, Doubleday's career is marked by:

: The reminiscences cover his various postings, including service in Florida during the Seminole Wars and his time on the Texas frontier.