History of Company K of the 140th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers (1862-'65)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Powelson, Benjamin F.

Contributor:

Sweeney, Alexander

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"History of Company K of the 140th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers (1862-'65)" by B. F. Powelson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work details the experiences of Company K during the American Civil War, providing insight into the lives, valor, and sacrifices of its soldiers. The author, a former First Sergeant of the company, captures the essence of military life and the dedicated service of these volunteers in their fight to preserve the Union. The opening of the text sets a poignant tone as Powelson dedicates the volume to both the living and deceased members of Company K, emphasizing their courage and contributions during the war. He outlines the origins of the regiment and Company K, detailing the recruitment process and the camaraderie that developed among the soldiers. The narrative introduces readers to key figures within the company and hints at the trials they would face, establishing a foundation for the subsequent recounting of battles, challenges, and the collective spirit of the soldiers in their fight for their country. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-05-10