By Thomas P. Southwick. This book relates the story of Thomas Pony Southwick's experiences in one of the most famous Civil War regiments -- the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry, Duryee's Zouaves. Southwick subtitles his book Journal and reminiscences of camp life and the personal experiences on the march and in the field, of an ordinary, common soldier of the Civil War. Yet, his story is far from ordinary. Southwick's writing style gives an atmosphere that allows the reader to feel as if they are speaking with the old veteran himself. There are many comical and light hearted incidents in the book as well as the gripping battle accounts. Southwick gives a fantastic account of his and the Zouaves' role at the first battle of the war-Big Bethel. Fort Federal Hill in Baltimore saw many Zouave antics before the unit embarked to participate in the Peninsula Campagne. 5.5x8.5 148 pages Paperback