Publisher's Synopsis
All the Brave Rifles is a historical non-fiction book written by Clarke Venable. The book is a detailed account of the American Civil War and the role played by the 5th and 6th United States Infantry Regiments, known as the ""Brave Rifles."" The book covers the period from the outbreak of the war in 1861 to the surrender of the Confederate Army in 1865.Venable's narrative is based on primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official records. The author describes the battles and campaigns in which the Brave Rifles fought, including Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Appomattox. The book also provides insight into the daily life of soldiers during the war, their training, and their relationships with officers and fellow soldiers.All the Brave Rifles is a well-researched and engaging account of the American Civil War. It offers a unique perspective on the conflict through the eyes of one of the most distinguished regiments of the Union Army. The book is recommended for military history enthusiasts, Civil War buffs, and anyone interested in learning about the sacrifices made by soldiers during the war.1929. Venable has composed a sweeping epic historical romance of Texas featuring hard-bitten settlers from killers to priest, Kentucky and Tennessee mountaineers, down-east Yankees and many resolute figures of the new Empire including such persons as Sam Houston, Stephen Austin, David Crockett and James Bowie. The story begins: Three officers of the King�������s Colonial Army sat drinking in the low-ceilinged taproom of the old Williamsburg Tavern. They sprawled in their chairs, heavy and sodden. The tongue of the bulbous-nosed captain had become too thick to follow the sprightly wit of his fellows, but his hand could still follow theirs to the glasses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
