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The Captain Of Company K (1891)

The Captain Of Company K (1891)

Kirkland, Joseph

Hardcover

Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1166246884
ISBN13: 9781166246884
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 354
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Captain of Company K is a historical novel written by Joseph Kirkland and originally published in 1891. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of Captain Frank Van Dusen, the leader of Company K, a group of soldiers from Illinois. The novel explores the experiences of Van Dusen and his men as they fight in various battles, including the infamous Battle of Shiloh.Throughout the book, Kirkland vividly portrays the harsh realities of war, including the physical and emotional toll it takes on soldiers. He also delves into the relationships between Van Dusen and his men, as well as their interactions with other soldiers and civilians they encounter along the way.The novel is notable for its detailed descriptions of military tactics and equipment, as well as its realistic portrayal of the Civil War era. Kirkland himself was a veteran of the war, having served in the Union Army, which lends an added level of authenticity to the story.Overall, The Captain of Company K is a compelling and historically accurate portrayal of the Civil War and the soldiers who fought in it. It remains a popular work of historical fiction to this day.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.

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