An Artilleryman's Diary by Jenkins Lloyd Jones
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"An Artilleryman's Diary" by Jenkins Lloyd Jones is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents a firsthand narrative of the experiences of a soldier serving in the 6th Wisconsin Battery during the American Civil War. The diary provides insights into the daily life, thoughts, and emotions of an artillery private, detailing significant events and the broader military campaigns of the era. The opening of the diary introduces
Jenkins Lloyd Jones as he embarks on his military journey, leaving his home and family behind to serve in the war. He records his impressions and experiences from his enlistment and early training at Camp Randall in Wisconsin through his travels down the Mississippi River and encounters with the Union Army. The initial entries capture a mix of anticipation, homesickness, and the stark contrasts between civilian life and the rigors of military service, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the personal and historical context of his time as a soldier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jones, Jenkins Lloyd, 1843-1918 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14007743 |
| Title | An Artilleryman's Diary |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Stephen H. Sentoff and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories |
| Subject | United States. Army. Wisconsin Light Artillery, 6th (1861-1865) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33211 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33211-6 |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jul 21, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 754 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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