The Place Of The Ringgold Light Artillery Of Reading: Among The First Five Companies From Pennsylvania Which Marched To The Defense Of Washington (187

By William Muhlenberg Hiester

Book Overview

The Place Of The Ringgold Light Artillery Of Reading: Among The First Five Companies From Pennsylvania Which Marched To The Defense Of Washington is a historical book written by William Muhlenberg Hiester in 1870. The book provides a detailed account of the Ringgold Light Artillery of Reading, one of the first five companies from Pennsylvania that marched to the defense of Washington during the American Civil War.The book covers the history of the Ringgold Light Artillery, from its formation to its involvement in the defense of Washington. The author describes the training and preparation of the company, as well as the challenges they faced during their march to the capital. The book also includes accounts of the battles in which the company was involved, including the Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of Antietam.The author provides a vivid description of the soldiers and officers of the Ringgold Light Artillery, as well as their experiences during the war. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the company and its members.Overall, The Place Of The Ringgold Light Artillery Of Reading: Among The First Five Companies From Pennsylvania Which Marched To The Defense Of Washington is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the American Civil War and the role of Pennsylvania soldiers in the conflict.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: 1165742357
• ISBN13: 9781165742356
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"