"History of the Second Massachusetts Regiment of Infantry: A prisoner's diary" by Samuel M. Quincy is a firsthand narrative that recounts one captain's Civil War experience and his time as a prisoner. Through diary entries, the book vividly portrays the battles, injuries, and hardship endured by soldiers, with a special focus on the Second Massachusetts Regiment. The story follows Captain Quincy’s journey from the battlefield at Cedar Mountain to confinement and his eventual return home. It emphasizes themes of courage, loyalty, and the price of war by outlining the struggles endured by both the author and his fellow soldiers.
History of the Second Massachusetts Regiment of Infantry: A prisoner's diary A paper read at the officers' reunion in Boston, May 11, 1877
By Samuel M. (Samuel Miller) Quincy
Captured and wounded, a Civil War captain recounts his harrowing journey through battle and imprisonment, revealing the fortitude of soldiers during an era of conflict.
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