History of Company K of the 140th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers (1862-'65)

"History of Company K of the 140th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers (1862-'65)" by Benjamin F. Powelson is a chronicle of the American Civil War through the eyes of Company K, where a former First Sergeant vividly portrays the soldiers' lives, courage, and the cost of their sacrifices to preserve the Union. Powelson dedicates the book to the living and fallen members, highlighting their contributions, recounting the regiment’s beginnings, the forming of Company K, and the bond forged amongst soldiers. The writing introduces key figures and sets the stage for the battles and struggles these volunteers faced, capturing the united spirit that drove them to fight for their country.