A Waif Of The War Or, The History Of The Seventy-Fifth Illinois Infantry - William Sumner Dodge - Bog

A Waif of the War or, The History of the Seventy-Fifth Illinois Infantry is a book written by William Sumner Dodge. It tells the story of the Seventy-Fifth Illinois Infantry, a regiment that fought in the American Civil War. The book focuses on the experiences of one soldier, James Miller, who was orphaned as a child and joined the army at the age of sixteen. Through Miller's eyes, the reader learns about the battles and hardships faced by the regiment, as well as the camaraderie and bravery of the soldiers. The book also touches on the political and social climate of the time, including issues such as slavery and the role of women in the war effort. Overall, A Waif of the War provides a detailed and personal account of one soldier's experience in the Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.