Author |
Robbins, Edward Mott |
Title |
Civil War Experiences, 1862-1865 Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Buzzard Roost, Resaca, Rome, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Averysboro, Bentonville
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Note |
Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
E-text prepared by Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org)
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Summary |
"Civil War Experiences, 1862-1865" by Edward Mott Robbins is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the author's personal experiences as a soldier in the 78th Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. Robbins provides a firsthand narrative of battles and military campaigns, as well as insights into camp life and the challenges faced by soldiers. In this detailed memoir, Robbins recounts various significant engagements, including battles at Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, and Atlanta, among others. His narrative includes vivid descriptions of the brutal realities of war, the camaraderie among soldiers, and moments of humanity even amidst conflict, such as his interaction with wounded Confederate soldiers. Robbins reflects on the hardships endured, the complexities of camp life, and the bittersweet nature of military camaraderie, providing readers with a personal lens through which to understand the experiences of ordinary soldiers during this tumultuous period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
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Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
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Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
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Subject |
Illinois -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
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Subject |
Robbins, Edward Mott
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Subject |
United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 78th (1862-1865)
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
38859 |
Release Date |
Feb 13, 2012 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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