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History of the 33d Iowa Infantry Volunteer Regiment, 1863-6
Contributor(s): Sperry, A. F. (Author), Urwin, Gregory J. W. (Editor), Urwin, Cathy Kunzinger (Editor)
ISBN: 1557285772     ISBN-13: 9781557285775
Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
OUR PRICE:   $23.70  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 2002
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Annotation: Written and first published in 1866 soon after the author's discharge from the Union army, this is one of the classic regimental histories of the American Civil War.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Military - General
- History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877)
- History | Americas (north Central South West Indies)
Dewey: 973.7
LCCN: 99047807
Series: Civil War in the West
Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.08" W x 9.13" (1.24 lbs) 408 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1851-1899
- Topical - Civil War
- Geographic Orientation - Iowa
- Cultural Region - Heartland
- Cultural Region - Upper Midwest
 
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Publisher Description:
Written and first published in 1866 soon after the author's discharge from the Union army, A. F. Sperry's History of the 33d Iowa Infantry is one of the classic regimental histories of the American Civil War. It is a fresh, honest, and detailed account of the regiment's movements and actionsin Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and, most notably, Arkansas, where it played a conspicuous role in the Helena, Little Rock, and Camden campaigns. As the regiment's fife and drum major responsible for sounding the duty calls that regulated a soldier's day, Sperry was well situated to observe the inner workings of his unit. His perceptive narrative of army life on the march and in camp captures the courage, humor, and sufferings of the rank and file. Although he took pride in his regiment's accomplishments, he unflinchingly reveals the hard side of war with vivid depictions of looting, resistance to orders, and "extermination" of Confederate guerrillas. By itself, Sperry's memoir is remarkable and important. It is made even more valuable by the new introduction and detailed notes from the editors. Their meticulous annotations include quotes from the diaries, letters, and reminiscences of other soldiers, adding depth and detail to the account. Seven maps and thirty-seven never-before-published photographs of 33d Iowa personnel taken during the war further enrich the book. Civil War historians and reenactors everywhere will welcome this important new classic."