Publisher's Synopsis
""Story of the Forty-Seventh"" is a comprehensive historical account of a regiment of heavy artillery that was formed during the American Civil War. The book chronicles the regiment's formation, its various battles and engagements, and its eventual demobilization. The regiment was unique in that it was made up of men from every state in the Union, and the book provides insight into the experiences of soldiers from different parts of the country. The narrative is told from the perspective of members of the regiment themselves, providing a firsthand account of the events that took place. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War or the experiences of soldiers during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.