Publisher's Synopsis
The Seventh Regiment Rhode Island Volunteers In The Civil War, 1862-1865 is a historical account of the experiences of the Seventh Regiment, which was raised in Rhode Island during the American Civil War. The book is written by William Palmer Hopkins, who was a member of the regiment and served as its historian. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the regiment's service. The first chapter provides an overview of the regiment's formation and recruitment process. Subsequent chapters cover the regiment's training, its deployment to Virginia, and its participation in several major battles, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. Throughout the book, Hopkins provides vivid descriptions of the battles and skirmishes in which the Seventh Regiment participated, as well as the day-to-day experiences of the soldiers. He also includes personal anecdotes and observations, giving readers a sense of the individual personalities and experiences of the men in the regiment. In addition to its focus on the Seventh Regiment, the book also provides a broader historical context for the Civil War, discussing the political and social factors that led to the conflict and the larger strategic goals of the Union and Confederate armies. Overall, The Seventh Regiment Rhode Island Volunteers In The Civil War, 1862-1865 is a detailed and engaging account of the experiences of one regiment during the Civil War, and will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of the conflict or the experiences of soldiers during wartime.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.
