Civil War Experiences, 1862-1865
Edward Mott Robbins’ Civil War Experiences, 1862-1865 is a collection of personal accounts of the Civil War from the perspective of a Union soldier. Robbins was a member of the 8th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment and served in the Army of the Potomac from 1862 to 1865. In this book, he recounts his experiences in the war, from his enlistment to his discharge. He describes the battles he fought in, the people he met, and the hardships he endured. He also provides insight into the daily life of a soldier, including the food, clothing, and equipment they used. Robbins’ accounts are vivid and detailed, providing a unique and personal look at the Civil War. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the Civil War and its impact on the lives of those who fought in it.
By Edward Mott Robbins · First published 1919 · Genre: Historical Non-Fiction, Biography, Memoir · 10,270 words
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Tags: United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories; Illinois - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories; Robbins, Edward Mott; United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 78th (1862-1865)
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Genres
- Historical Non-Fiction — The title of the book indicates that it is a collection of experiences from the Civil War, which is a historical event, making this the most relevant genre.
- Biography — The book is written by Edward Mott Robbins, making it a biography of his experiences during the Civil War.
- Memoir — The book is a collection of experiences from the Civil War, making it a memoir of Edward Mott Robbins' experiences during the war.
- Military History — The book is about the Civil War, making it a military history book.
Tags
Civil War · American history · 1860s · military experiences · first-person accounts · historical narrative · soldier life · battlefield stories · memoirs · war letters · personal diaries · historical documentation
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Civil War Experiences, 1862-1865 is listed on Textopian as a historical account by Edward Mott Robbins, dated 1919 CE.
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: Edward Mott Robbins
- Date: 1919 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Non-Fiction, Biography, Memoir, Military History
- Length: 10,270 words
- Structure: 1 section, 76 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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