A History of the Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers in the American Civil War 1861-1865 [Hardcover]

William Child (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1889881015 | ISBN-13: 978-1889881010 | Publication Date: June 1996

Originally published in 1893. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 228 pages
• Publisher: Old Books Pub Co (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889881015
• ISBN-13: 978-1889881010
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,444,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Complete, day to day operations of the 5th New Hampshire., December 13, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: A History of the Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers in the American Civil War 1861-1865 (Hardcover)

The 5th New Hampshire Volunteers sustained the greatest loss in battle of any infantry or cavalry unit in the American Civil War. Follow their trials and obsticles in the Seven Days Campaign, Antietam and Fredericksburg, to their glorious victories at Gettysberg, Petersberg and Appomattox. Several photo's, complete roster and muster rolls. A most for any serious Civil War student.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent daily account of the fifth!, April 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: A History of the Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers in the American Civil War 1861-1865 (Hardcover)

Dr. William Child was my Great-Great-Great Grandfather. I have read his regimental many times throughout my life. This book is THE history of the Fifth....it is well written and complete in detail.
"Great Grandfather" Child, as he has always been known to me, was a wonderful writer. During his time at war, he also wrote over 160 letters to his wife Carrie, back at home in Bath New Hampshire. All of his letters have reciently been published in a new book titled "Letters from a Civil War Surgeon".

Here's a description of the new book:
"The letters of Dr. William Child, of the Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers, are now published for the first time. With 176 halftones including over 150 pictures of the original letters next to the text transcribed by Dr. Child's descendents, the entire collection is here.

The compassionate strength that gets him through the war makes Dr. Child a writer of wit, humor, candor, understanding, emotion and fact. His writings take us into the war, into his time, as we relive most of the major battles, the struggles, and are given special insights into the politics of his time. His words and honest assessment of the war give us an understanding that can help heal the wounds that still divide us, for he unites the country with letters that have balanced insights. As a witness to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, he writes an eyewitness account that leaves you speechless."

"Letters from a Civil War Surgeon" is also an excellent read!