History of the 33d Iowa Infantry Volunteer Regiment, 1863-6 (Civil War in the West)

First published in 1866, soon after Sperry's discharge from the Union army, this history offers a detailed account of the regiment's movements and actions in Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and Arkansas. Sperry's narrative presents the war from the perspective of the rank and file, providing a view of camp life, battle, resistance to orders, looting, and summary executions. This edition includes a new introduction and notes from the editors. Also featured are seven maps and 37 photographs. The editors teach history at University of Central Arkansas. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)