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Soldiering in North Carolina / Being the experiences of a 'typo' in the pines, swamps, fields, sandy roads, towns, cities, and among the fleas, wood-ticks, 'gray-backs,' mosquitoes, blue-tail flies, moccasin snakes, lizards, scorpions, rebels, and other reptiles, pests, and vermin of the 'Old North State.' Embracing an account of the three-years and nine-months Massachusetts regiments in the department, the freedmen, etc., etc., etc. cover

Soldiering in North Carolina / Being the experiences of a 'typo' in the pines, swamps, fields, sandy roads, towns, cities, and among the fleas, wood-ticks, 'gray-backs,' mosquitoes, blue-tail flies, moccasin snakes, lizards, scorpions, rebels, and other reptiles, pests, and vermin of the 'Old North State.' Embracing an account of the three-years and nine-months Massachusetts regiments in the department, the freedmen, etc., etc., etc.

By Thomas Kirwan
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A veteran's memoir recounts enlistment, voyage to North Carolina, camp life and campaigns of a Massachusetts regiment, describing picket and provost duty, skirmishes at Kinston, Whitehall, and Goldsboro, interactions with freedmen, and the daily hardships of malarial climate, insects, snakes, and poor roads. It mixes military reporting with personal anecdotes, humor, and occasional superstition, offering practical sketches of other regiments and nine-month volunteers, impressions of contrabands, and reflections on marches, encampments, and the mundane dangers of soldiering in the Southern coastal pines and swamps.

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Thomas Kirwan

Thomas Kirwan is an author known for his vivid and humorous account of military life during the American Civil War, particularly in North Carolina. His notable work, "Soldiering in North Carolina," provides a unique perspective on the experiences of a soldier, detailing the challenges faced in the region's diverse and often harsh environments. Through his engaging narrative, Kirwan captures the essence of camp life, the local landscape, and the interactions with both nature and fellow soldiers. His writing reflects the trials and tribulations of service, making it a significant contribution to the literature of the Civil War era.

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