Overview
Centrally located and only a few hours from the front lines, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, became a very important crossroads for the Union war effort. Inside the city, Camp Curtain was the Civil War equivalent of Fort Bragg or Paris Island. This book describes the background, training, and leisure time activities of the soldiers as well as the interactions between war and society. It adds an important chapter to the story of the common soldier. This is an account of the war from the soldier's point of view.Synopsis
Centrally located and only a few hours from the front lines, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, became a very important crossroads for the Union war effort. Inside the city, Camp Curtain was the Civil War equivalent of Fort Bragg or Paris Island. This book describes the background, training, and leisure time activities of the soldiers as well as the interactions between war and society. It adds an important chapter to the story of the common soldier. This is an account of the war from the soldier's point of view.
Booknews
Camp Curtin, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was a base of supply and a major hospital depot just a few hours from the front by train. It was of critical importance especially during the organization of militia during the invasions of 1862 and 1863. This account adds a chapter to the story of the common Civil War soldier, with descriptions of the experiences of the men who lived at Camp Curtin. Includes b&w historical photos. Originally published as . Miller has published extensively on the Civil War. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)