Reminiscences of Service in the First Georgia Volunteer Regiment in Charleston Harbor in 1863. An Address Delivered to the Georgia Historical Society on March 3, 1879 by Charles Olmsted is a valuable historical document that reveals the events and experiences of the participants in the American Civil War through the lens of personal memories of the author. The book covers important life stages and combat actions of volunteers, as well as their relationship with the command. Olmsted describes the situation in the time of the conflict in detail, using apt details and vivid moments, which makes for an exciting and informative read. This book will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War in the United States.