Stelle Abel (2 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. BOOK DESCRIPTION: 12mo, 87 pgs., frontis portrait; original printed wrappers. Front cover, frontis, and last page provided in facsimile. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Fair only. Lacking original covers and frontis, here provided in facsimile. Original title page torn with portion detached; interior pages chipped on fore-edges, last few pages separated, else complete. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: Very scarce original publication, seldom offered for sale. The author, who enlisted into Company A, states in his introduction: "My desire has been to make this a record which I can leave behind me after I am gone, to those may come after me." The author includes entries from his daily diary, followed by vignettes of life in camp, on the march, and in battle. The 31st Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was organized in October 1862, and it initially mustered in six companies at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. The unit later expanded to include additional companies by December of that year. The regiment was assigned to various duties, including guarding rebel prisoners and patrolling key railroads like the Nashville & Chattanooga. It was part of the 4th Division, 20th Corps, and participated in significant campaigns across Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia. The 31st Wisconsin Infantry participated in three major engagements during the Civil War: the Atlanta Campaign, the Battle of Bentonville, and joined in Sherman's March to the Sea. The regiment saw extensive combat during these operations, particularly at Bentonville where it held an exposed front-line position and repulsed five determined Confederate charges. REFERENCES: DORNBUSCH Wisc. 184.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 94 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1904. Text in English. This volume presents the detailed memoirs of Abel C. Stelle, a veteran of the American Civil War who served with Company A of the 31st Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. Published in 1904, the work offers a firsthand account of military life, engagements, and the personal experiences of a Union soldier. Stelle's narrative provides valuable insights into the daily realities of warfare, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the broader context of the conflict. The text is particularly notable for its unvarnished perspective on the challenges faced by ordinary soldiers, making it a significant resource for historians and enthusiasts of Civil War history. This edition faithfully reproduces the original content, preserving the historical integrity of Stelle's recollections. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. …