Publisher's Synopsis
Penacook was a small town in New Hampshire that sent many of its residents to fight in the Civil War. In this book, John Cornelius Linehan tells the stories of these soldiers, and their families at home. He describes their motivations for enlisting, their experiences on the battlefield, and their struggles to return to civilian life after the war. The book also includes photographs of the soldiers and their families, as well as local landmarks and monuments. This book is a moving tribute to the sacrifices made by ordinary people during a pivotal moment in American history.
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