The Captain of Company K is a historical novel written by Joseph Kirkland and originally published in 1891. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of Captain Frank Van Dusen, the leader of Company K, a group of soldiers from Illinois. The novel explores the experiences of Van Dusen and his men as they fight in various battles, including the infamous Battle of Shiloh.Throughout the book, Kirkland vividly portrays the harsh...