A Badger Boy in Blue The Letters of Chauncey H. Cooke |
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| Series title: | Great Lakes Books Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8143-3343-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Publisher: | Wayne State University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $24.99 |
Book Description:
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Chauncey Cooke enlisted in the Union army in 1862 at only sixteen, after lying about his age. His letters to family members paint a realistic and compelling picture of daily life in the Civil War. He also describes the boredom of camp, the chaos of battle, and the suffering caused by illness.
Chauncey Cooke enlisted in the Union army in 1862 at only sixteen, after lying about his age. His letters to family members paint a realistic and compelling picture of daily life in the Civil War. He also describes the boredom of camp, the chaos of battle, and the suffering caused by illness.