Brown University In The Civil War: A Memorial (1868)

By Henry Sweetser Burrage

Book Overview

Brown University in the Civil War: A Memorial (1868) is a historical book written by Henry Sweetser Burrage. The book is a tribute to the students and alumni of Brown University who fought in the American Civil War. It provides a detailed account of the university's involvement in the war, including the participation of its students and faculty members, as well as the impact of the war on the institution.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Brown University's role in the Civil War. It begins with an overview of the university's history and its response to the outbreak of the war. It then goes on to describe the experiences of individual students and alumni who served in the Union Army, including their battles and hardships.The book also includes biographical sketches of some of the most prominent Brown University alumni who fought in the war, such as General Ambrose Burnside and Colonel Rush C. Hawkins. In addition, it provides a detailed list of all the students and alumni who served in the war, along with their military records.Overall, Brown University in the Civil War: A Memorial (1868) is a comprehensive and moving tribute to the sacrifices made by the members of the Brown University community during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.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: 1164592564
• ISBN13: 9781164592563
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"