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Perry's Saints; Or, The Fighting Parson's Regiment in the War of the Rebellion

By James Moses Nichols
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A first-hand regimental narrative based on journals traces recruitment and training, camp routines, morale, and the practical hardships of soldiering, alongside campaigns and engagements along the southern coast including Port Royal, Fort Pulaski, and assaults on Morris and Wagner; it records command decisions and casualties, naval cooperation, reconnaissance and foraging, encounters with formerly enslaved people, disease and climate challenges, and reflections on leadership and the regiment's character as it adapts from garrison duty to active operations.

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James Moses Nichols

James Moses Nichols was an American author known for his work on the Civil War, particularly through his book "Perry's Saints; Or, The Fighting Parson's Regiment in the War of the Rebellion." This work provides a detailed account of the experiences of a regiment during the conflict, highlighting the role of religious figures in the military. Nichols' writing contributes to the understanding of the social and spiritual dimensions of the Civil War, offering readers insight into the lives of those who served.

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