The Seventy-Ninth Highlanders

The Seventy-Ninth Highlanders: New York Volunteers In The War Of Rebellion, 1861-1865 is a historical book written by William Todd and first published in 1886. The book provides a detailed account of the experiences of the 79th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, also known as the Highlanders, during the American Civil War.The book covers the regiment's formation, training, and deployment, as well as their participation in some of the most significant battles of the war, including the Battle of Antietam, the Battle of Fredericksburg, and the Battle of Gettysburg. The author also describes the daily life of the soldiers, their struggles with disease and injury, and their interactions with civilians and other soldiers.The book is based on extensive research, including interviews with surviving members of the regiment and primary source documents such as diaries, letters, and official records. The author also provides a detailed roster of the regiment, including the names and biographical information of its officers and enlisted men.Overall, The Seventy-Ninth Highlanders: New York Volunteers In The War Of Rebellion, 1861-1865 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War, particularly the experiences of one of the Union Army's most distinguished regiments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.