'Captain Cook' offers a fascinating look into life during America's most uncertain years. The book is comprised of a series of letters and diary entries from Edwin A. Loosley, a soldier in the American Civil War. Materials are arranged chronologically into chapters covering specific time intervals that correspond to sets of events during his three years of service. This is a must-have companion for history enthusiasts and those with an interest in the complexities of American history. Loosley served with the 81st Illinois Volunteer Infantry and spent his entire three-year enlistment in the Western Theater. He covers battles in Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Missouri. Among these are Vicksburg, Nashville, and Mobile. His literacy and observational skills make his descriptions of both camp life and battlefield engagements useful and engaging.
Titel
'Captain Cook'
Untertitel
Pvt. Edwin A. Loosley of the 81st Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment
EAN
9781667838892
Format
E-Book (epub)
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Veröffentlichung
28.06.2022
Digitaler Kopierschutz
frei
Dateigrösse
2.22 MB
Anzahl Seiten
370
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