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100 1 _aParker, Francis J.
_q(Francis Jewett),
_d1825-1909
245 1 4 _aThe Story of the Thirty-second Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry :
_bWhence it came; where it went; what it saw, and what it did
246 1 _aThe Story of the 32nd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-10-06
508 _aProduced by Wayne Hammond and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Story of the Thirty-second Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry" by Francis J. Parker is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the experiences and stories of the 32nd Massachusetts Infantry during the Civil War, focusing on their formation, battles, and significant events they encountered throughout their service. It aims to preserve the memories of those who served and provide vivid recollections of the dangers, trials, and camaraderie among the soldiers. The opening of the narrative introduces the regiment's formation at Fort Warren, where they undergo rigorous training under the command of Colonel Justin E. Dimmock. Parker highlights the regiment's unique beginnings compared to other units, describing their isolation on the island, the challenges of their early drills, and amusing anecdotes about their adjustments to military life. Notable incidents include the humorous integration of raw recruits, the demanding nature of guard duty in harsh winter conditions, and the interactions with Confederate prisoners held at Fort Warren. The narrative sets the stage for the regiment's journey, touching on the discipline instilled in the troops and the friendships formed during their initial training. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
653 _aUnited States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 32nd (1862-1865)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50140
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