An Iowa soldier writes home : the Civil War letters of Union Private Daniel J. Parvin / edited with commentary by Phillip A. Hubbart.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parvin, Daniel J. (Daniel James), 1826-1880.

Contributor:

Hubbart, Phillip A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Parvin, Daniel J. (Daniel James), 1826-1880--Correspondence.

Parvin, Daniel J.

United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 11th (1861-1865).

United States.

Soldiers.

History.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives.

Iowa.

Iowa--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives.

Soldiers--Iowa--Correspondence.

Muscatine (Iowa)--Biography.

Muscatine (Iowa).

Genre:

Personal narratives.

Correspondence.

Personal correspondence.

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 171 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Durham, N.C. : Carolina Academic Press, [2011]

Summary:

Iowa cabinetmaker Daniel J. Parvin joined the Union Army as a private, participated in battles such as the Boonville Expedition, the Battle of Shiloh, and the Atlanta campaign, and left the army as a corporal. Excerpts from 117 letters he wrote home to his wife and family offer a 'dog soldier's' view of the war. After an introduction reviewing Parvin's genealogy, combat training, and war service, the edited letters are organized into topical sections rather than chronologically, revealing details on military engagements, army camp life, Parvin's opinions (uncensored by his superiors) on contemporary generals and political figures, and miscellaneous topics such as travel, marches, furloughs, and re-enlistment. Editor Phillip Hubbart, Parvin's great-great-grandson, draws on established research and original sources in his comments to the letters. The book is illustrated with b&w historical photos. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781594609787

1594609780

OCLC:

698361295