History of the Illinois National Guard: From the Organization of the First Regiment, in September, 1874, to the Enactment of the Military Code, in May (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161752366)

The book ""History Of The Illinois National Guard: From The Organization Of The First Regiment, In September, 1874, To The Enactment Of The Military Code, In May, 1879"" is a historical account of the Illinois National Guard, written by Holdridge Ozro Collins and published in 1884. The book provides a detailed chronicle of the formation and evolution of the Illinois National Guard from its inception in 1874 to the enactment of the Military Code in 1879. The author draws on primary sources such as official records, personal accounts, and newspaper articles to present a comprehensive and informative narrative of the Guard's history during this period. The book covers topics such as the organization and training of the Guard, its role in various conflicts and emergencies, and its relationship with the state and federal government. The author also provides biographical sketches of prominent officers and soldiers who served in the Guard during this time. Overall, ""History Of The Illinois National Guard"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Illinois National Guard or the military history of the United States in the late 19th century.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.

Author: Holdridge Ozro Collins
ISBN-10: 1161752366
ISBN-13: 9781161752366
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 108
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d