| Author |
Plummer, Albert |
| LoC No. |
07018195
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| Title |
History of the Forty-Eighth Regiment M. V. M. During the Civil War
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| Alternate Title |
History of the 48th Regiment M. V. M. During the Civil War
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| Note |
"In preparing this history, I have been ably assisted by Lieut. Col. Eben P. Stanwood, Hon. E. J. Sherman and the notes prepared by the late Wm. H. Bartlett."--Preface.
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| Credits |
Benjamin Fluehr and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"History of the Forty-Eighth Regiment M. V. M. During the Civil War" by Plummer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences and history of the 48th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment during the American Civil War through a diary format. It likely captures a range of events, from recruitment and camp life to battles and personal stories of soldiers. The opening of the book introduces the author's intention to recount the history of the 48th Regiment in a straightforward manner, acknowledging the complexities of showcasing the experiences of such a large group. It takes us back to the urgency of recruitment following the firing on Fort Sumter, highlighting the formation of the regiment and the early preparation for service. Significant details include the challenges of camp life, the dedication of officers, and various incidents that shaped the regiment's journey as they moved towards engagement in the Civil War. The narrative weaves together military actions and human experiences, setting the stage for the unfolding of critical historical events in a personal and poignant manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
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| Subject |
Massachusetts -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
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| Subject |
United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 48th (1862-1863)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66015 |
| Release Date |
Aug 8, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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