The story of Sergeant W. Smith's service in the Civil War, and those of his regiment, the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry, told in his own words. The 67 letters provide insight into the daily life of a noncommissioned officer and are annotated with narrative explaining the events.
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Eric J. Wittenberg is a lifelong Philadelphia Phillies fan and native of southeastern Pennsylvania. Having grown up in the early 1970s, he understands losing baseball teams. He is a lawyer in private practice and an award-winning Civil War historian. He and his wife Susan reside in Columbus, Ohio, where he struggles to follow his beloved Phillies. Michael Aubrecht has dedicated his studies to the histories of major league baseball teams, the Civil War, and the American Revolution. He has written multiple books, as well as hundreds of articles for publications including Baseball Almanac. He produced the documentary "The Angel of Marye's Heights" and is vice chairman of the National Civil War Life Foundation.
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Seller: Maxwell's House of Books, La Mesa, CA, U.S.A.
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Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.
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Seller: Old Army Books, Lexington, KY, U.S.A.
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Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
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Seller: Kisselburg Military Books, Potomac, MD, U.S.A.
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Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Told in his own words, this is the story of Sgt. Thomas W. Smith's service in the Civil War--the greatest adventure of his life. It is also the story of his regiment, the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry, known as Rush's Lancers, named both for the distinctive wooden lances they carried for the first two years of the war and for their first commanding officer, Col. Richard H. Rush. These letters provide rare insight into the workings and daily life of a noncommissioned officer. They are filled with humor and humanity and demonstrate the hardships withstood by the common soldier of the Civil War. The added narrative and annotations assist the reader in identifying the persons and events described and in placing them in the proper historical perspective and context. Told in his own words, this is the story of Sgt. Thomas W. Smith's service in the Civil War - the greatest adventure of his life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780873386234
Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: nrFine. Dust Jacket Condition: nrFine DW. 1st Edition. Book and dustwrapper/dustjacket ($) are in nearly fine condition with only slightest signs of wear and/or age. In a loose polythene protector. Seller Inventory # kb506.014
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