A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry by Julian Wisner Hinkley

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Author Hinkley, Julian Wisner, 1838-1916
LoC No. 13001344
Title A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry
Note Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry" by Julian Wisner Hinkley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on Hinkley’s experiences as a captain in the Third Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War, detailing his enlistment, training, and various battles throughout the conflict. Hinkley's account presents a captivating first-person perspective of military life and the fervor of a soldier fighting for the Union. The opening of the narrative introduces Hinkley as he reflects on the political tension leading up to the Civil War, detailing his enlistment in the Waupun Light Guard and the transition to the Third Wisconsin Infantry. Hinkley offers insights into his motivations for joining the military, spurred by a sense of duty to the Union amid growing hostilities. The text captivates readers with vivid descriptions of camp life, initial training, and the excitement of marching off to war as part of a larger collective effort. Weaving personal anecdotes with historical context, the narrative sets the stage for the detailed recounting of Hinkley’s military service to come, giving readers a glimpse of life during one of America's most tumultuous and defining eras. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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. Army. Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1865)
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EBook-No. 37754
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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