In Her Hour Of Sore Distress And Peril: The Civil War Diaries Of John P. Reynolds, Eighth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Synopsis

Talented And Perceptive Writer John Perkins Reynolds Of The Salem Zouaves (company I, Eighth Massachusetts Infantry), Left Behind A Unique Record Of Important Events Of One Company's Service During Early Months Of The Civil War. His Detailed Personal Diary Documents His Company's Hourly Activities Each Day, Forming A Rare Chronicle Of A Union Three-month Unit-- Off To War -- New York And Philadelphia -- Old Ironsides -- Return To New York -- Washington -- Relay House -- Baltimore -- The Return Home. John P. Reynolds ; Edited By Jeffrey L. Patrick. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.