Reminiscences of the Thirty-Fourth Regiment, Mass. Vol. Infantry

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clark, William H., 1841?-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Reminiscences of the Thirty-Fourth Regiment, Mass. Vol. Infantry" by William H. Clark is a historical account written in the early 1870s. The book captures personal recollections of the author, a private in Company E, regarding his experiences during the Civil War, specifically focusing on the timeline up to May 15, 1864, when he sustained a disabling injury. The book offers a glimpse into the life of soldiers, the camaraderie among them, and the realities they faced during the war. Through a series of chapters, Clark narrates key events and moments experienced by the Thirty-Fourth Regiment, detailing their departure from Worcester, humorous incidents in camp life, military engagements at locations such as Harper's Ferry and Newmarket, and reflections on fallen comrades. Each chapter intertwines anecdotes of humor, bravery, and the emotional weight of wartime, creating a vivid and personal view of the Union soldiers' experiences. Clark also pays tribute to fellow soldiers who lost their lives, highlighting the sacrifices made for duty and country, ultimately expressing a deep sense of respect and remembrance for their legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-08-06