02480cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000490012824500410017724600390021826400510025730000470030833600260035533700260038133800360040750000310044350801990047452011900067353400450186365300770190865300220198565300630200785600430207099900170211334891UtSlPG20260610133809.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a06024872  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aHodge, George B.q(George Baird),d1828-189210aSketch of the First Kentucky Brigade1 aSketch of the 1st Kentucky Brigade 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-01-08  aProduced by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from
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Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Sketch of the First Kentucky Brigade" by George B. Hodge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the experiences of the First Kentucky Brigade during the American Civil War, emphasizing their unique position as soldiers who fought for the Confederacy despite significant challenges and hardships. It provides insight into the motivations, struggles, and sacrifices of these soldiers against the backdrop of the broader conflict.  In the narrative, Hodge recounts the formation of the brigade and its actions in key battles, highlighting notable figures such as General John C. Breckinridge and the daring exploits of soldiers like John Morgan. The book captures the mix of valor and despair faced by the brigade as they retreated across Kentucky and into Tennessee, documenting their grit during major engagements such as Fort Donelson and the Battle of Shiloh. The author conveys a deep sense of pride in the brigade's commitment to their cause, memorializing their sacrifices and the emotional toll of war, ultimately presenting a poignant tribute to those who fought for what they believed was right. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories  aKentucky. Militia  aConfederate States of America. Army. Kentucky Brigade, 1st40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34891  c75737d75737