The Boys from Rockville
Download or Read eBook The Boys from Rockville PDF written by Benjamin Hirst and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Benjamin Hirst |
Publisher | : Univ. of Tennessee Press |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 1998 |
ISBN-10 | : 1572330058 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781572330054 |
Rating | : 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Boys from Rockville by : Benjamin Hirst
Book excerpt: The 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry was formed in August 1862. This book presents an articulate view of camp life and combat in the 14th, as told by Sgt. Benjamin Hirst of Company D, a unit composed largely of men from the mill town of Rockville. Editorial comment throughout analyzes Hirst's perspectives and motivations in the context of his life experience. 22 illustrations.