TY  - BOOK
AU  - Duffy,Edward
TI  - History of the 159th Regiment, N.Y.S.V
AV  - E456 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
KW  - United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
KW  - United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 159th (1862-1865)
KW  - New York (State) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
N1  - Release date is 2008-01-07; Produced by Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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N2  - "History of the 159th Regiment, N.Y.S.V." by Edward Duffy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book chronicles the experiences and engagements of the 159th New York State Volunteers during the American Civil War. The narrative is based on Duffy’s personal observations, diaries, and records, providing insights into the challenges and valor faced by the soldiers during their service.  The book details the formation of the 159th Regiment and its subsequent deployment, highlighting its significant battles, including the assaults on Port Hudson and various engagements in Virginia. Duffy recounts the regiment's journey from New York to Louisiana, their training, skirmishes, and the pivotal moments of bravery among the soldiers. The narrative captures the realities of military life, including victory and loss, the leadership of figures like Colonel Edward L. Molineux, and the camaraderie among troops. It serves as an important testament to the sacrifices made by these soldiers in the name of their country. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24195
ER  -