02393cam a22003253u 4500 37755 UtSlPG 20260610133848.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05041661 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E660 Cooper, James, of Philadelphia Campaign of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry : April 25-November 11, 1898 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-10-14 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Campaign of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry" by James Cooper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the experiences of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry during the Spanish-American War, detailing their journey from initial mobilization to active service in Puerto Rico. It focuses on the daily lives, challenges, and adventures of the troop members as they face the realities of military life and combat. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the context of the impending war, linking the mobilization of the Troop to the events following the destruction of the U.S. Battleship Maine. The men muster for their annual inspection amidst rising tensions between the U.S. and Spain, eventually preparing to leave for Camp Mt. Gretna. The opening chapters vividly portray the Troopers' training, camaraderie, and the abrupt transition from civilian life to the uncertainties of military duty. Through personal observations, letters, and anecdotes from the Troopers, the beginning sets the stage for their historic campaign and the unique experiences that await them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Regimental histories -- United States Pennsylvania. National Guard. Troop of Philadelphia Cavalry, 1st https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37755 78595 78595