Far From Home: The Diary of Lt. William H. Peel, 1863-1865 Billy Peel was only 23 when he enlisted in the 11th Mississippi Infantry in May 1861. He was elected 1st Lt of Company C, serving ably until his capture on the third day of Gettysburg. The diary he started in February 1864 covers the last week of June 1863 through the night of July 3, then takes up his life in the officers' prison at Johnson's Island, Ohio. Often humorous, Peel's war plays out very differently for a man with nothing but time on his hands. Peel was well-educated, which is revealed in his beautifully constructed prose, something uncommon for a mid-19th century diary in its original form. The diary has been transcribed exactly, including all of Peel's cross-outs, insertions, grammar and spelling. Original articles are included to explain some of the matters touched on by Peel. The appendices cover information on all the proper names mentioned in the diary, complete transcripts of the three Peel brothers' military service records, a genealogy, and bibliography. There are black and white illustrations throughout, including portraits of famous men mentioned in the text, family members, archival artwork and pictures of the Gettysburg battlefield. Ordering Information You may contact the publisher directly: Pioneer Publishing Company P. O. Box 408 Carrollton, MS 38917 1-662-237-6010 Ms. Betty Wiltshire: (pioneerse@tecinfo.com). Or You may order from the author, using PayPal. Quantities are limited. If you wish to order in bulk, then please contact the publisher. Please Note: PayPal does not always notify me when an order is placed. As a precaution, please email me at webmouse @ verizon.net (remove spaces, of course) with your order and shipping information. |