Description: Commanding Boston's Irish Ninth: The Civil War Letters of Colonel Patrick R. Guiney" is a collection of correspondences from Colonel Patrick Robert Guiney, an Irish immigrant from County Tipperary who settled in Boston, Massachusetts. Edited by Christian G. Samito, the book provides insights into Guiney's experiences and perspectives during the American Civil War. FORDHAM UNIVERSITY PRESS Guiney, a fervent supporter of President Lincoln and an opponent of slavery, volunteered to defend the Union and quickly rose through the ranks to command the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment. His letters reveal not only his personal experiences as an Irish Catholic soldier but also the internal tensions within his immigrant community, particularly regarding his outspoken political views. FORDHAM UNIVERSITY PRESS The collection has been praised for its historical value. "The Civil War News" noted that editor Samito "does a superb job in providing historical summaries before each collection of letters," while "Library Journal" highlighted the letters' distinction for the author's "forthright discussion of political and military affairs." FORDHAM UNIVERSITY PRESS For those interested in Civil War history, Irish-American experiences, or military correspondence, this compilation offers a nuanced perspective on the complexities of identity, loyalty, and politics during a transformative period in American history
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Binding: Hardcover
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Weight: 1 lbs
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Edition: 2
Book Title: Commanding Boston's Irish Ninth : The Civil War Letters of Colonel Patrick R. Guiney Ninth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Number of Pages: 280 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Fordham University Press
Topic: United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), United States / State & Local / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT)
Item Height: 0.6 in
Publication Year: 1997
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 23.5 Oz
Author: Christian G. Samito
Item Length: 9 in
Book Series: The Irish in the Civil War Ser.
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Hardcover
