The Union: Diaries, Memoirs, and Letters of the Civil War by Amy Gary

A compelling collection of first-hand accounts from the Union side of the American Civil War, drawing together diaries, memoirs, and personal letters from soldiers and civilians who lived through the conflict. Compiled by Amy Gary and Michele Gay, this anthology offers an intimate, ground-level perspective on the war — the daily hardships, fears, and hopes of those who experienced it directly, told in their own words.

Designed as an accessible entry point into primary-source history, the book is especially valuable for readers, students, and researchers seeking authentic voices from the era rather than a traditional academic narrative. It pairs naturally with its companion volume, The Confederacy: Diaries, Memoirs and Letters of the Civil War, for those wanting perspectives from both sides of the conflict.