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Abner Small served as a non-commissioned officer in the Third Maine Infantry during the summer of 1861, experiencing battle for the first time at First Bull Run. As a recruiting officer, he helped to raise the Sixteenth Maine Infantry and served as its adjutant. This book tells his story.

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"... unaffected simplicity and directness ... evident sincerity ... candor ... careful and accurate compilation. We cannot have too many books of this nature." -The New York Times "This memoir is vividly written ... and accurate... The text of this valuable ... contribution to history is admirably edited." -American Historical Review "These reminiscences ... will delight students of the Civil War." -The Times Literary Supplement "A compact and truthful picture of what life was like in the Army of the Potomac." -The Nation

The Road to Richmond The Civil War Letters of

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    A Paperback / softback by Harold A. Small, Earl J. Hess

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      Publisher: Fordham University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/01/1999
      ISBN13: 9780823220144, 978-0823220144
      ISBN10: 0823220141

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Abner Small served as a non-commissioned officer in the Third Maine Infantry during the summer of 1861, experiencing battle for the first time at First Bull Run. As a recruiting officer, he helped to raise the Sixteenth Maine Infantry and served as its adjutant. This book tells his story.

      Trade Review
      "... unaffected simplicity and directness ... evident sincerity ... candor ... careful and accurate compilation. We cannot have too many books of this nature." -The New York Times "This memoir is vividly written ... and accurate... The text of this valuable ... contribution to history is admirably edited." -American Historical Review "These reminiscences ... will delight students of the Civil War." -The Times Literary Supplement "A compact and truthful picture of what life was like in the Army of the Potomac." -The Nation

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