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| Author | Tillinghast, Pardon Elisha, 1836-1905 |
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| LoC No. | 10032019 |
| Title | Reminiscences of service with the Twelfth Rhode Island Volunteers, and a memorial of Col. George H. Browne |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Reminiscences of Service with the Twelfth Rhode Island Volunteers, and a Memorial of Col. George H. Browne" by Pardon E. Tillinghast is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book provides a firsthand narrative of the experiences of the Twelfth Rhode Island Volunteers during the Civil War, detailing their enlistment, training, and engagements in various battles. It also serves as a memorial to Colonel George H. Browne, emphasizing his leadership and dedication. In this memoir, Tillinghast recounts his journey from enlistment, where he volunteered as a private, to his role as Quartermaster Sergeant in the Twelfth Rhode Island Volunteers. He vividly describes the challenges faced by the regiment, including difficult living conditions, the harshness of Virginia weather, and the horror of war, particularly during the Battle of Fredericksburg. The narrative highlights the camaraderie among soldiers, their struggles with supplies and logistics, and the emotional toll of war. Alongside the rigorous military campaigns, Tillinghast offers insights into Colonel Browne's character, portraying him as a compassionate leader devoted to his men, further illustrating the complex human aspects of military life during the Civil 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 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | United States. Army. Rhode Island Infantry Regiment, 12th (1862-1863) |
| Subject | Browne, George Huntington, 1818-1885 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33718 |
| Release Date | Sep 13, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 54 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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