9781560373766

Tight spine and clean text with minimal wear “On the Skirmish Line Behind a Friendly Tree: The Civil War Memoirs of William Royal Oake, 26th Iowa Volunteers” is a 399-page paperback book published by Farcountry Press in 2006. The memoirs offer a first-hand account of the Civil War from the perspective of William Royal Oake, a member of the 26th Iowa Volunteers. The book is illustrated and provides a detailed insight into the author’s experiences during the Civil War period, making it a valuable historical and military piece for readers interested in the United States’ mid-west region.