The Civil War Journals of Colonel Bolton: 51st Pennsylvania April 20, 1861- August 2, 1865

by W. Bolton and Richard Allen Sauers

Book Overview

William J. Bolton's Civil War journal is especially valuable since he served throughout most of the Civil War, steadily rising through the ranks from captain to colonel with the 51st Pennsylvania. Bolton's commander throughout most of the war was John F. Hartranft, an influential figure who later became governor of Pennsylvania. William J. Bolton was lucky to have his brother John serving in the same unit, so he could draw on his recollections for...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580970397
• ISBN13: 9781580970396
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Da Capo
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"