What Manchester sent to the Civil War, told through its soldiers and sailors
This nonfiction volume compiles a thorough record of Manchester, New Hampshire’s contributions to the Civil War from 1861 to 1866. It details how many local men served, the quotas and levies that shaped enlistment, and the money and honors paid to veterans and their families. The book presents a long, ground-level view of civic effort, sacrifice, and community remembrance during and after the conflict.
What you’ll find inside
- A complete tally of Manchester’s military participation, including units and roles
- Details on bounties, pensions, and family support for those who served
- Annotated lists of individual soldiers and sailors, with notes on their service and fates
- Context about the city’s wartime leadership and record-keeping efforts
Ideal for readers of local history, Civil War research, and anyone seeking a precise, crowd-sourced snapshot of a Northern city’s wartime experience.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book details the various contributions made by the men of Manchester, New Hampshire to the Union cause during the Civil War. Against the backdrop of the human cost of the conflict, the author brings together previously scattered information to paint a picture of the role played by the citizens of Manchester during one of America's most tumultuous periods. Using extensive historical research, the book chronicles the personal sacrifices made by individual soldiers, as well as the collective efforts of the community to support the war effort. It sheds light on the experiences of those who fought and died, and the impact the war had on their families and the city they called home. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527732537_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527732537
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527732537
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)