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_aEby, Henry Harrison, _d1841-1932 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aObservations of an Illinois Boy in Battle, Camp and Prisons—1861 to 1865 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2018-12-13 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Robert Tonsing 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"Observations of an Illinois Boy in Battle, Camp and Prisons—1861 to 1865" by Henry H. Eby is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This memoir provides a personal narrative of the author's experiences during the American Civil War, detailing his enlistment, combat experiences, and periods of imprisonment as a soldier in the Union Army. Through the lens of Eby's reflections, readers gain insight into the harsh realities of war, camaraderie, and the chaos that ensued in the fight for the Union. The opening of the memoir introduces Eby as a young soldier eager to serve his country, having enlisted in response to the outbreak of the Civil War after the attack on Fort Sumter. It captures the fervent patriotism of young men like Eby, who left their homes and families, gathering for enlistment amid much excitement and community support. The narrative paints vivid scenes of military life, training, and the early experiences in camp, including moments of camaraderie, lighthearted anecdotes, and the struggles with inadequate supplies and training before facing the brutal realities of the battlefield. Eby’s voice begins to reveal the blend of youthful enthusiasm and stark awakening to the challenges of war that would continue throughout his service. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States. Army. Illinois Cavalry Regiment, 7th (1861-1865) | ||
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