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100 1 _aKidd, James Harvey,
_d1840-1913
245 1 0 _aPersonal Recollections of a Cavalryman :
_bWith Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-04
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman" by James Harvey Kidd is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative recounts the author's experiences as a soldier in Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade during the American Civil War, detailing the personal recollections of a trooper who witnessed significant events of the conflict. Through Kidd's perspective, readers gain insight into the bravery, struggles, and camaraderie of the soldiers who served in this pivotal period of American history. The opening portion of the memoir introduces the backdrop of the Civil War, describing its inevitability and the emotions surrounding its onset. Kidd reflects on the climate of the time, emphasizing the mixture of hope and despair among citizens regarding the conflict. His narrative evolves to share the evolution of the Michigan Cavalry, highlighting the dedication and spirit of the men who enlisted. The chapters outline recruiting efforts, military organization, and the early experiences of soldiers preparing for battle, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and motivations that fueled the commitment of these young men. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
653 _aKidd, James Harvey, 1840-1913
653 _aUnited States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Brigade (1862-1865)
653 _aSoldiers -- Michigan -- Biography
653 _aMichigan -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
653 _aMichigan -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29608
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