History of the Fifty-Seventh Regiment, Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry First Brigade, First Division, Third Corps and Second Brigade, Third Division, Second Corps, Army of the Potomac

"History of the Fifty-Seventh Regiment, Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry," by James M. Martin et al., tells the story of a Pennsylvania infantry regiment during the Civil War. The book follows the soldiers from their recruitment and training at Camp Curtin through their deployment to Washington, D.C., and experiences in battle and daily life. It shows the regiment’s involvement in major campaigns, sharing personal stories that offer a glimpse into the challenges, camaraderie, and harsh realities faced by these Civil War soldiers amidst growing conflict.