02124cam a22003013u 4500 31772 UtSlPG 20260610133726.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS McElroy, John, 1846-1929 Si Klegg, Book 2 : Thru the Stone River Campaign and in Winter Quarters at Murfreesboro Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-03-25 Produced by David Widger "Si Klegg, Book 2" by John McElroy is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This fictional account details the experiences of Si Klegg, a soldier in the 200th Indiana Infantry, during the Civil War, specifically focusing on the Stone River Campaign and winter quarters at Murfreesboro. The narrative illustrates the challenges faced by Klegg and his comrades, offering a mix of camaraderie, hardships, and the absurdities of military life. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Si Klegg and his partner, Shorty, as they march through harsh winter conditions in Tennessee after the Christmas of 1862. They face physical discomfort, including relentless rain and mud, while discussing their frustrations and dreams of home. The opening highlights their dynamic friendship against the backdrop of the broader conflict, illustrating both the psychological and physical toll of war as they navigate their duties and encounters with both comrades and opponents. The relatable dialogue and vivid descriptions set the tone for a narrative filled with humor and the harsh realities of soldier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31772 72618 72618