History of the Forty-Eighth Regiment M. V. M. During the Civil War

"History of the Forty-Eighth Regiment M. V. M. During the Civil War" by Albert Plummer is an early 20th-century historical book that follows the journey of the 48th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment during the American Civil War, told through what appears to be a diary-like style. The book journeys back to the start of the regiment's service in the war, from the rush to sign up after Fort Sumter to wrestling with camp life and honoring the commitment of its leaders. The narrative blends military actions with soldiers’ individual stories weaving together a picture of their experiences as they head toward crucial moments in the Civil War.