In "Reminiscences of a Private, Company G, First Arkansas Infantry: May 1861 - 1865," Civil War veteran William E. Bevens recounts his personal experiences and impressions of the war. Authentic memories help the reader better understand the life and fears of the soldiers of that time, as well as feel the atmosphere of war from the inside. The book details the events and battles experienced by the soldiers under the command of Company "G" during four important years in American history. This book is a valuable historical document that will be useful to anyone interested in the events of the American Civil War.