Four Months in Libby and the Campaign Against Atlanta. I. N. Johnston

CHAPTER I.
ENTERING THE SERVICE.
Character of the age—My own experiences—Object of my book—Entering the service—Elected Captain—The 6th Kentucky—Its deeds	Page 9
CHAPTER II.
SHILOH AND STONE RIVER.
My first battle, and how I felt—Wounded and left on the field—Disasters of first day and final triumph	21
CHAPTER III.
CHICKAMAUGA.
The battle—Am taken prisoner—Trip to Richmond—Incidents on the way—Star-Spangled Banner sung in Dixie—Kind treatment—Arrival at Richmond	33
CHAPTER IV.
FAILURES.
Richmond—The prison—Treatment of Prisoners—Plans of escape—Sad Failures—Prospect of success	46
CHAPTER V.
THE TUNNEL.
A new plan adopted—Nature of the task—In the tunnel—Maj. M'Donald's adventure—My own disappearance—Given up as escaped—Fislar's story	65
CHAPTER VI.
CELLAR LIFE.
My home and company—Great alarm—Still safe—The work renewed—Success—Last night in Libby—Words on leaving	81
CHAPTER VII.
THE ESCAPE.
The last night—Farewell to Libby—Sufferings and dangers—The North Star our guide—The faithful negro—A false friend—Almost retaken—The contrast	95
CHAPTER VIII.
UNDER THE FLAG AGAIN.
In the swamp—Meeting our pickets—Warm welcome—Kind treatment—Interview with General Butler—Arrival at Washington	113
CHAPTER IX.
RETURN TO THE FRONT.
Return home—How I spent my furlough—Join my regiment—Changes—Forward movement—Tunnel Hill—Rocky Face—Resaca	127
CHAPTER X.
ON TO ATLANTA.
Confidence in our leader—Tunnel Hill and Rocky Face Mountain—Pursuit of the enemy—Johnston's strategy—In command of my regiment—Battle near Dallas—Night on the battle-field—Reflections	142
CHAPTER XI.
MARCHING AND FIGHTING.
Reminder to the reader—Sherman, Howard, and Thomas in council—The attack and repulse—The Sixth Kentucky in front again—In the trenches—Guarding train—Forward march	155
CHAPTER XII.
SHERMAN STILL FLANKING.
Pine Mountain and death of Gen. Polk—Georgia scenery—Before Kenesaw—The unreturning brave—Marietta ours—Across the Chattahoochee	167
CHAPTER XIII.
BEFORE ATLANTA.
Intrenching all night—Gallant exploit of the First and Third Brigades—Atlanta in view—In the trenches before the city—The Sixth Kentucky ordered to Tennessee—Turning over my command—A parting word	180

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