Description
The book consists of a lengthy series of letters and a diary started midway through the American Civil War. Opening with an introduction to Edwin's life, the book dives into the letters he sent to his wife, Ann, who lived in DuQuoin, Illinois. Edwin was both the cook for the regimental officers and a regular soldier during military action. The correspondence covers all aspects of his life as a solider and the events in which his Illinois Regiment were involved. For the last portion of the war, Edwin also kept a diary of brief notes. In his letters, he intersperses commentary on life in general and also addresses issues concerning his home life, wife, and children. The main portions of his letters deal with two topics, the camp life experienced by soldiers, and the various engagements in which he and his regiment participated. An epilogue gives a brief synopsis of Edwin's life and career after the Civil War. Many locations and battles are covered throughout this compelling book. The story begins with enlistment and early training. This is followed by service in western Tennessee and Mississippi. Major coverage begins with the events at Vicksburg in 1863, and continues with the Red River Campaign, travels to Missouri, then battles at Nashville and Mobile. Edwin was wounded northeast of Mobile and, after spending time in a field hospital in Louisiana, he travels north to Chicago, is discharged, and goes home to southern Illinois.
Author: Karen D. Drickamer, Lee C. Drickamer
Publisher: Bookbaby
Published: 08/23/2022
Pages: 370
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.01h x 6.05w x 0.91d
ISBN13: 9781667838885
ISBN10: 1667838881
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | 19th Century
Author: Karen D. Drickamer, Lee C. Drickamer
Publisher: Bookbaby
Published: 08/23/2022
Pages: 370
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.01h x 6.05w x 0.91d
ISBN13: 9781667838885
ISBN10: 1667838881
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | 19th Century
About the Author
Karen D. Drickamer is excited to bring readers her debut book, Captain Cook. Her passion for writing and history were the driving forces behind this thoroughly researched book. She spent her career first In the Archives at the Morris Library at Southern Illinois University and then nearly 20 years as Head of the Archives and Special Collections at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania.