The 149th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Unit in the Civil War [Library Binding]

Richard E. Matthews (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1994 | ISBN-10: 0899509932 | ISBN-13: 978-0899509938

The 149th Pennsylvania's first action was at Gettysburg on July 1, 1963; its brilliant defense of McPherson's farm was to be the unit's legacy. The development of the regiment is herein revealed, focusing on how the unit and its men changed during the course of the war.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"an excellent job...a first rate regimental history" -- Civil War

"first-rate.... Matthews has done his job well, mining contemporary newspapers, letters, diaries, reports and muster rolls" -- Blue & Gray Magazine

"goes beyond a traditional examination...uses an impressive number and range of original sources" -- The Journal of Southern History

"one of the most thorough, most intelligently written regimentals you are likely to encounter" -- Military Images

"solid research" -- Civil War Regiments

"well done...well researched...rich details...captures the character and spirit of the men. ...first-rate" -- The Civil War News

About the Author

A retired high school principal, Richard E. Matthews of Slatington, Pennsylvania, has written numerous magazine articles on the Civil War. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 346 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (November 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899509932
• ISBN-13: 978-0899509938
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,051,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The 149th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Unit in the Civil War, January 9, 2010

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William E. Davenport "Batman" (Berwick, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The 149th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Unit in the Civil War (Paperback)

Fantastic book! It took awhile to actually get the book, because Amazon cancelled my first order, claiming that it was out of stock. On my second try on the same day, it suddenly was in stock, and I received it a few days later.

Reading this book really puts me in the shoes of my ancestors, two of whom fought in Company F of the 149th Pennsylvania. The detailed descriptions of the soldiers' movements, skirmishes, battles, and writings throughout their tour of duty brings them back to life, and puts the reader right there beside them. It does, however, make me feel sad for the generations of people who are unaware of their family's history, and even more sad for those who cannot read a book like this and become completely immersed in it.

Although information is scant regarding Company F specifically, I will add this book to my collection of family data and treasure it for years to come.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, February 7, 2000

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This review is from: The 149th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Unit in the Civil War (Library Binding)

This book is great, because it really puts you in a perspective of what the men of the 149th went through. I am a reenactor in the 150th Bucktails and I do alot of research and reading for my unit, and this book was very helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, February 7, 2000

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"phoenixvillebucktail" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 149th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Unit in the Civil War (Library Binding)

This book is great, because it really puts you in a perspective of what the men of the 149th went through. I am a reenactor in the 150th Bucktails and I do alot of research and reading for my unit, and this book was very helpful