02920cam a22003373u 4500 45894 UtSlPG 20260610134043.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09001957 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Kirwan, Thomas, 1829-1911 Soldiering in North Carolina : Being the experiences of a 'typo' in the pines, swamps, fields, sandy roads, towns, cities, and among the fleas, wood-ticks, 'gray-backs,' mosquitoes, blue-tail flies, moccasin snakes, lizards, scorpions, rebels, and other reptiles, pests, and vermin of the 'Old North State.' Embracing an account of the three-years and nine-months Massachusetts regiments in the department, the freedmen, etc., etc., etc. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-06-06 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) "Soldiering in North Carolina" by Thomas Kirwan is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work recounts the experiences of the author, a soldier in the 17th Massachusetts Regiment, as he serves in various capacities during the Civil War in the southern state of North Carolina. The narrative likely focuses on the challenges and adventures faced by Kirwan and his fellow soldiers, offering insights into military life, local conditions, and interactions with both soldiers and local civilians, including freed slaves. At the start of the text, Kirwan introduces himself as a recruit in the 17th Massachusetts Regiment, elaborating on the tumultuous period that leads to their deployment in North Carolina. He describes the process of enlistment, the journey southward, and the initial experiences of camp life, highlighting the discomforts and camaraderie among his fellow soldiers. Through vivid anecdotes, Kirwan paints a picture of wartime realities, including encounters with nature, local inhabitants, and the various challenges soldiers face, from mundane daily routines to the psychological toll of military service amid a conflict-filled environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 17th (1861-1865) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories -- Massachusetts Infantry -- 17th https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45894 86733 86733