The book Incidents of War: Humorous, Pathetic and Descriptive was written by Alfred Burnett and was published in 1862. In this work, the author talks about his own experiences and observations during the Civil War in the United States of America. He combines humor, pathos and detailed description of the events and scenes of the war, showing readers bright images of contemporaries, life behind the front line and the bravery of soldiers. This book helps to better understand the atmosphere and mood of that difficult historical period and expand the reader's worldview regarding war events.