A History of the Little War, Compiled from a Soldier's Letters to 'The Girl I Left Behind': 1861-1864, by Martin A. Haynes, is an important historical document that reveals the events of the Civil War in The United States of America through the eyes of a young soldier. This book is a collection of letters written by a soldier during the war, which reflect his feelings, thoughts, memories and impressions of his participation in combat. Through the prism of personal letters, the reader can delve into the atmosphere of those important events and feel the incredible trials that befell a soldier in this difficult period of history. The book provides an opportunity to better understand and experience a mysterious moment of the past, designed to emphasize human modesty and heroism amid the atrocities of war.