A Journal of Two Campaigns of the Fourth Regiment of U.S. Infantry by Adam Walker
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About this eBook
| Adapter | Walker, Adam |
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| LoC No. | 02017440 |
| Title |
A Journal of Two Campaigns of the Fourth Regiment of U.S. Infantry In the Michigan and Indiana Territories, Under the Command of Col. John P. Boyd, and Lt. Col. James Miller During the Years 1811, & 12. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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) |
| Summary | "A Journal of Two Campaigns of the Fourth Regiment of U.S. Infantry" by Adam Walker is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The journal details the experiences and events of the Fourth Regiment during their military campaigns in the Michigan and Indiana territories between 1811 and 1812. The author, a soldier in the regiment, captures the hardships, battles, and camaraderie of his fellow soldiers as they face the challenges presented by their environment and conflicts with Native American forces. The opening of the journal sets the stage by explaining the author's initial intentions of recording his thoughts for personal reflection and sharing with friends, but ultimately leads to a desire for publication due to the compelling nature of the content. He recounts the regiment's formation, early marches through Pennsylvania, and the difficult conditions they faced, including desertions and the struggles of military discipline. Walker vividly describes the regiment's morale, interactions with local citizens, and tensions with Indigenous peoples, laying a foundation for the more dramatic events that follow in the broader narrative of their campaigns. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Campaigns |
| Subject | United States. Army. Infantry Division, 4th |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38369 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 186 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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