Eleven days in the militia during the war of the rebellion by Louis Richards
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| Author | Richards, Louis, 1842-1924 |
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| LoC No. | 02018860 |
| Title |
Eleven days in the militia during the war of the rebellion A journal of the 'Emergency' campaign of 1862 |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Eleven Days in the Militia during the War of the Rebellion" by Louis Richards is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the experiences of a soldier in the Pennsylvania militia during the emergency campaign of 1862, which sought to defend the state from the invasion of General R.E. Lee's Confederate army. This narrative captures the personal impressions and events that unfolded during a brief yet intense military mobilization, highlighting themes of patriotism and civilian engagement in wartime. The narrative unfolds over eleven days, detailing the formation of militia units in response to the looming threat throughout Pennsylvania as Confederate forces advanced. The author shares vivid accounts of the camaraderie among the hastily recruited soldiers, their challenges in preparation and training, and their eventual movements to the front lines. As they experience the realities of camp life, military organization, and the excitement and anxiety of impending conflict, the militia’s efforts culminate in their participation at Hagerstown. The book emphasizes the mixture of hilarity and seriousness surrounding their experiences, ultimately illustrating the significant role that these citizen soldiers played during a critical moment in the Civil War, even as they grappled with their inexperience and the real dangers posed by the advancing enemy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns |
| Subject | Reading (Pa.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31969 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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