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Author | Kinnear, John R. |
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Title | History of the Eighty-sixth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, during its term of service |
Note | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Summary | "HISTORY OF THE EIGHTY-SIXTH REGIMENT ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY" by J.R. Kinnear is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the experiences and service of the Eighty-sixth Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War, offering insights into their organization, battles, and daily life as soldiers. It provides a detailed narration of their engagements from their initial formation through significant battles, emphasizing camaraderie and the struggles faced by the troops. The opening of this account introduces the formation of the Eighty-sixth Regiment in Peoria, Illinois, in August 1862, detailing their early experiences, emotions of the soldiers as they depart for war, and their challenging entries into military life. Kinnear highlights the camaraderie among the men, their training regime, and the various hardships they face as they march towards Nashville, underscoring moments of initial battle, including their first engagement. The narrative sets a tone of both nostalgia and realism, preparing readers for a deeper exploration of the regiment's journey through the trials of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories -- Illinois |
Subject | United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 86th (1862-1865) |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 24906 |
Release Date | Mar 24, 2008 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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