The Civil War Letters Of Colonel Hans Christian Heg (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161630992)

The Civil War Letters of Colonel Hans Christian Heg is a collection of personal letters written by Hans Christian Heg, a Norwegian-American immigrant who served as a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The book provides a detailed account of Heg's experiences during the war, including his involvement in several key battles such as the Battle of Perryville and the Battle of Chickamauga.Through his letters, Heg offers a unique perspective on the war, discussing topics such as the political climate of the time, the challenges of leading troops in battle, and the personal sacrifices made by soldiers and their families. In addition, the book provides insight into the life of an immigrant soldier, highlighting the struggles faced by those who left their home countries to fight for a cause they believed in.Overall, The Civil War Letters of Colonel Hans Christian Heg is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, as well as those interested in the experiences of immigrant soldiers during this tumultuous time in American history.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: Hans Christian Heg
ISBN-10: 1161630996
ISBN-13: 9781161630992
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 294
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d