The Union of Soldiers A True Story of Courage |
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| Author:
| Kirk, Steve |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9910674-4-2 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2014 |
| Publisher: | Books You Can Trust Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.99 |
Book Description:
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"The Union of Brothers" represents Steve Kirk's fictionalized account of his great grandfather, his service in the Civil War and his struggle to make it home to his soon to be wife. Firman Kirk was a nineteen year old lumberman in the Mountains of Central Pennsylvania when he was recruited to join the 1st Rifles, 13th Reserves, 42nd.Regiment of the newly formed Pennsylvania Reserve Corp. This unit is more commonly known as the Bucktails.
Firman Kirk's experience with the Civil War...
More Description"The Union of Brothers" represents Steve Kirk's fictionalized account of his great grandfather, his service in the Civil War and his struggle to make it home to his soon to be wife. Firman Kirk was a nineteen year old lumberman in the Mountains of Central Pennsylvania when he was recruited to join the 1st Rifles, 13th Reserves, 42nd.Regiment of the newly formed Pennsylvania Reserve Corp. This unit is more commonly known as the Bucktails.
Firman Kirk's experience with the Civil War brought him from the stability of a simple life, to the front of battle, meeting Abraham Lincoln and getting captured twice by the rebel army. A compelling read.