The Volunteer Soldier of America (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by John A. Logan

Overview

John Logan was an unattached volunteer at Bull Run, later organizing the 31st Illinois Volunteers. Published in 1887, this is a sweeping historical tribute to citizen-soldiers, from Lexington to Appomattox. The book includes chapters on the volunteers of the American Revolution and the War of 1812, the importance of West Point, and the author’s own military memories.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411445147
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	03/15/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	756
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

John Alexander “Black Jack” Logan (1826-1886), the founder of Memorial Day, served in the Mexican War and was a general in the Union Army during the Civil War. He served the state of Illinois as a State Senator, Congressman, and Senator. He was a candidate for Vice President of the United States.