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100	1		_aMeacham, Henry H., _d1834-1879
245	1	4	_aThe Empty Sleeve : _bor, The Life and Hardships of Henry H. Meacham, in the Union Army
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-03-15
508			_aProduced by Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"The Empty Sleeve" by Henry H. Meacham is a personal account of the author's experiences as a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Written in the mid-19th century, this book is an autobiographical narrative that details the struggles, injuries, and hardships faced by Meacham as he served his country, ultimately losing his right arm in battle. The narrative provides a heartfelt glimpse into the trials of a soldier’s life amid the chaos of war and seeks to shed light on the human cost of conflict. In this poignant memoir, Henry H. Meacham recounts his journey from enlistment to injury, emphasizing both the camaraderie and suffering experienced along the way. The story begins with his determination to serve despite being initially rejected and follows his path through significant battles and grueling conditions as a member of the Thirty-Second Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Meacham vividly describes his participation in key conflicts such as the Battle of the Wilderness, the loss of his arm, and the subsequent medical challenges he faced. Ultimately, he reflects on the broader implications of war, the sacrifices made for liberty, and the support needed for those who return home forever changed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35578
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