History of Company F, 1st Regiment, R.I. Volunteers, during the Spring and Summer of 1861

"History of Company F, 1st Regiment, R.I. Volunteers, during the Spring and Summer of 1861" by Charles H. Clarke is a vivid, first-hand chronicle of a company of Rhode Island volunteers thrust into the brutal reality of the early Civil War. The book recounts the transformation of ordinary citizens into soldiers as they answer the nation's call, detailing their training, their journey to the capital, and the forging of unbreakable bonds amid the hardships of camp life. The heart of the story beats within the chaos and carnage of the Battle of Bull Run, capturing both the courage and the devastating losses experienced by Company F, and painting a picture of the war's impact on the lives of those who fought. Clarke's narrative immortalizes sacrifice, bravery, and the enduring power of brotherhood in the face of war.