The Siege of Port Hudson (Abridged)BIG BYTE BOOKS - History From May 23 through July 9, 1863, the Union Army conducted the longest siege in United States history. Among the other battles and events of which the Fifty-third Massachusetts were a part, they were at Port Hudson. Henry Willis was a participant and wrote this exciting history of the 53rd Regiment. Over 950 men from age 15 to 52 joined the Mass. 53rd. This is the story of millers, bakers, apothecaries, shoemakers, an artist, a clergyman, a jeweler and more who answered the call. Some didn't return home. Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample. |
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