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A Short History of the Soldier-Life, Capture and Death of William Francis Corbin (Classic Reprint): Captain Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, C. S. A - Couverture souple

Demoss, J. C.

 
9780365385769: A Short History of the Soldier-Life, Capture and Death of William Francis Corbin (Classic Reprint): Captain Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, C. S. A

Synopsis

A vivid slice of Civil War history told through one man’s life and death. This book recounts the true story of W. F. Corbin, a Kentucky Confederate officer, through the eyes of a fellow soldier who knew him best. It covers his early rise, his capture, and the ultimate fate that shaped a community’s memory of the war.

The narrative presents the atmosphere of wartime Kentucky, the pull of loyalty, and the cost of choices made under pressure. It offers a window into the trials, executions, and the lasting tribute that followed, all grounded in documentary detail and personal testimony.

- A firsthand account of enlistment, leadership, and the formation of a local militia company.
- The capture of Corbin and a fellow recruit, and the events surrounding their imprisonment.
- The court-martial, sentence, and execution on Johnson’s Island.
- The aftermath for family, friends, and the community, including postwar remembrance and commemoration.

Ideal for readers of Civil War biographies and Kentucky history who seek a clear, personal perspective on heroism, hardship, and memory in wartime.

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