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LoC No.: 02017567

Title: Reminiscences of Service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia, Charleston Harbor, in 1863
An address delivered before the Georgia Historical Society, March 3, 1879

Note: Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from
scanned images of public domain material from the Google
Print project.)

Summary: "Reminiscences of Service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia" by Colonel Charles H. Olmstead is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book recounts the personal experiences of Olmstead during the Civil War, focusing particularly on the defense of Charleston Harbor and the events surrounding Battery Wagner in 1863. It provides insights not only into the military strategies and battle conditions but also explores the camaraderie and hardships faced by the soldiers. In this evocative narrative, Olmstead details his regiment's mobilization for action amid the tumultuous backdrop of the war, capturing both the exhilaration and fear of impending battles. He vividly recounts the chaotic preparations, the intense combat experiences, and the strategies employed by both Confederate and Union forces during the siege of Battery Wagner. Through descriptions of fierce battles, the natural scenery of Charleston, and anecdotes of personal heroism and sacrifice among soldiers, Olmstead paints a comprehensive picture of what it meant to serve during one of the pivotal moments of the Civil War. The book serves as a tribute to the valor of those who fought and offers a personal, immersive connection to a key event in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Olmstead, Charles H., 1837-1926

EBook No.: 34566

Published: Dec 4, 2010

Downloads: 72

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories

Subject: Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)

Subject: Charleston (S.C.) -- History -- Siege, 1863

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 02017567

Title: Reminiscences of Service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia, Charleston Harbor, in 1863
An address delivered before the Georgia Historical Society, March 3, 1879

Note: Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from
scanned images of public domain material from the Google
Print project.)

Summary: "Reminiscences of Service with the First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia" by Colonel Charles H. Olmstead is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book recounts the personal experiences of Olmstead during the Civil War, focusing particularly on the defense of Charleston Harbor and the events surrounding Battery Wagner in 1863. It provides insights not only into the military strategies and battle conditions but also explores the camaraderie and hardships faced by the soldiers. In this evocative narrative, Olmstead details his regiment's mobilization for action amid the tumultuous backdrop of the war, capturing both the exhilaration and fear of impending battles. He vividly recounts the chaotic preparations, the intense combat experiences, and the strategies employed by both Confederate and Union forces during the siege of Battery Wagner. Through descriptions of fierce battles, the natural scenery of Charleston, and anecdotes of personal heroism and sacrifice among soldiers, Olmstead paints a comprehensive picture of what it meant to serve during one of the pivotal moments of the Civil War. The book serves as a tribute to the valor of those who fought and offers a personal, immersive connection to a key event in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Olmstead, Charles H., 1837-1926

EBook No.: 34566

Published: Dec 4, 2010

Downloads: 72

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories

Subject: Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)

Subject: Charleston (S.C.) -- History -- Siege, 1863

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.