<DIV>Among the plethora of books about the Civil War <b>Company Aytch</b> stands out for its uniquely personal view of the events as related by a most engaging writer--a man with <b>Twain</b>-like talents who served as a foot soldier for four long years in the Confederate army. Originally published in 1881 as a series of articles in the Columbia, Tennessee, <b>Herald, Sam Watkins</b>'s account has long been recognized by historians as one of the most lively and witty accounts of the war. Parallels between this text and <b>The Red Badge of Courage</b> suggest that <b>Stephen Crane</b> was also among Private Watkins's readers. This edition of Company Aytch also contains six previously uncollected articles by Sam Watkins, plus other valuable supplementary materials, including a map and period illustrations, a glossary of technical and military terms, a chronology of events, a concise history of Watkins's regiment, a biographical directory of individuals mentioned in the narrative, and geographic and topical indexes. This new edition of a Civil War classic is bound to become the edition of choice for students, military buffs, and general readers alike.</div>