The Rhode Island Artillery at the First Battle o
The Rhode Island Artillery at the First Battle of Bull Run is a work by J. Albert Monroe that tells the story of the Rhode Island Artillery's involvement in the first major battle of the American Civil War. The book begins with a brief overview of the events leading up to the battle, including the secession of the Southern states and the formation of the Confederate army. It then goes on to detail the Rhode Island Artillery's journey to the battlefield, their preparations for battle, and their experiences during the battle. The book also includes accounts of the aftermath of the battle, including the Rhode Island Artillery's return home and the impact the battle had on the state of Rhode Island. The book is an important source of information on the Rhode Island Artillery's role in the Civil War and provides a unique perspective on the events of the battle.
By J. Albert Monroe · First published 1878 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Military History, Biography · 5,933 words
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When the first call for troops, to serve for the term of three months, was made by President Lincoln, in 1861, for the purpose of suppressing the rebellion, which had assumed most dangerous proportions to the National Government, the Marine Artillery, of this city, responded cheerfully to the call, and under the command of Captain Charles H. Tompkins, left Providence, April eighteenth, for the seat of war.
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: J. Albert Monroe
- Date: 1878 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Military History, Biography, Non-Fiction
- Length: 5,933 words
- Structure: 1 section, 32 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is based on a true event, the First Battle of Bull Run, and follows the story of the Rhode Island Artillery, making it a historical fiction.
- Military History — The book focuses on the military history of the First Battle of Bull Run, and the role of the Rhode Island Artillery in the battle.
- Biography — The book follows the story of the Rhode Island Artillery, making it a biography of the unit.
- Non-Fiction — The book is based on a true event, making it a non-fiction work.
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1861 · 1861-1865 · 1865 · 1st Battle of · 1st Regiment · Bull Run · Rhode Island Artillery · Va. · battery · bull run, 1st battle of, va., 1861 · camp · captain