A Narrative Of The Campaign Of The First Rhode Island Regiment, In The Spring And Summer Of 1861

By Augustus Woodbury

Book Overview

""A Narrative of the Campaign of the First Rhode Island Regiment, in the Spring and Summer of 1861"" is a historical account written by Augustus Woodbury. The book chronicles the experiences of the First Rhode Island Regiment during the early months of the American Civil War. The regiment was one of the first to be formed in response to President Lincoln's call for troops, and it played a crucial role in the Union's early efforts to quell the rebellion. Woodbury's narrative provides a detailed account of the regiment's movements and actions during this period, including their participation in the Battle of Bull Run. The author draws upon his own experiences as a member of the regiment, as well as the recollections of his fellow soldiers, to create a vivid and compelling picture of life on the front lines. In addition to its historical significance, ""A Narrative of the Campaign of the First Rhode Island Regiment"" is also notable for its literary qualities. Woodbury's writing is clear and concise, and he has a keen eye for detail. His descriptions of the landscape, the weather, and the people he encounters are rich and evocative, and he brings a sense of immediacy and urgency to his account of the war. Overall, ""A Narrative of the Campaign of the First Rhode Island Regiment"" is an important historical document and a compelling work of literature. It provides a valuable window into the experiences of soldiers during the early days of the Civil War, and it is a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought to preserve the Union.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432677322
• ISBN13: 9781432677329
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"