A Sketch of the 29th Regiment of Connecticut Colored Troops by Isaac J. Hill

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Author Hill, Isaac J., 1826-
LoC No. 10014410
Title A Sketch of the 29th Regiment of Connecticut Colored Troops
Note Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Sketch of the 29th Regiment of Connecticut Colored Troops" by Isaac J. Hill is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work documents the formation, battles, and experiences of the 29th Connecticut Colored Regiment during the Civil War, focusing on the trials and triumphs of the soldiers involved. It highlights the significant challenges faced by African American troops as they fought for their freedom and rights. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces himself, detailing his early life and motivations for joining the regiment as a soldier and chaplain. He provides context about the regiment's recruitment process and the soldiers' emotional farewells to their loved ones before embarking on their journey from Connecticut to battlefields in the South. The beginning sets the tone for a deeply personal recounting of military life, emphasizing the tension of preparation for combat, the lack of promised bounties, and the yearning for home, thus immersing the reader in the emotional landscape of the time. (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
Subject United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 29th (1864-1865)
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EBook-No. 60700
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 20, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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