War Experiences and the Story of the Vicksburg Campaign from "Milliken's Bend"…
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About this eBook
| Author | Kellogg, J. J. (John Jackson), 1837-1916 |
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| Title |
War Experiences and the Story of the Vicksburg Campaign from "Milliken's Bend" to July 4, 1863 being an accurate and graphic account of campaign events taken from the diary of Capt. J.J. Kellogg, of Co. B 113th Illinois volunteer infantry |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Ernest Schaal and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "War Experiences and the Story of the Vicksburg Campaign from 'Milliken's Bend' to July 4, 1863" by Capt. J. J. Kellogg is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book is based on Kellogg's personal diary and recounts his experiences as a soldier in the Vicksburg Campaign during the American Civil War. The narrative provides insights into military life, the emotions of soldiers, and the harsh realities of war. The book delves into detailed events as Kellogg and his regiment, the 113th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, march from Milliken's Bend towards Vicksburg. Throughout the narrative, readers encounter vivid descriptions of battles, camaraderie among soldiers, and the struggles faced by both Union and Confederate forces. Kellogg shares personal anecdotes about fellow soldiers, the challenges of military camp life, and the devastating impact of battle, culminating in the siege and surrender of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863. The account is imbued with a mix of humor and pathos, revealing the resilience and bravery of soldiers as they endure the chaos and horrors of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories |
| Subject | United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 113th (1862-1865) |
| Subject | Vicksburg (Miss.) -- History -- Siege, 1863 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40233 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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