Gould served in the 1st-10th-29th Maine and saw action in the East (Cedar Mountain, Antietam, Cedar Creek, Fisher"s Hill) and in the West (Red River)."Of particular interest to collectors are Gould"s observations about Civil War arms and accoutrements. His description of his growing collection of Confederate buttons and other "Secesh"-souvenirs he "liberated" with impunity-is fascinating. This is a well-edited, handsomely presented work..." North South Trader"s Civil War."Save for Wainwright, diaries and journals are generally only marginally useful in my view, but the Gould piece is a decided exception. In fact...it will instantly become one of the most commonly cited of all primary sources relating to the topics it covers. It is a fabulous document. It"s immediate, unvarnished, and full of detail and observation rarely found in a document of this sort." John Hennessy."...an outstanding addition to Civil War literature. The editors and publisher are not only to be commended for bringing these journals to print, but for providing well-researched supplementary footnotes and introductory essays, clear and appropriate maps, and a useful index....a book that deserves a place in every research library." Ethan Rafuse, Civil War News.