Old Abe: The Live War Eagle Of Wisconsin, That Served A Three Years Campaign In The Great Rebellion

""Old Abe: The Live War Eagle of Wisconsin, That Served a Three Years Campaign in the Great Rebellion"" is a historical account written by Joseph O. Barrett. The book tells the story of a bald eagle named Old Abe who was captured as a chick in Wisconsin in 1861 and became the mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. Old Abe accompanied the regiment throughout their three-year campaign, becoming a symbol of courage and patriotism for both Union soldiers and civilians. The book details the eagle's adventures and the impact he had on the soldiers he served with. It also provides a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during the Civil War and the role that animals played in the conflict. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, ""Old Abe"" is a fascinating read for history buffs and animal lovers alike.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: Joseph O. Barrett
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 134
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d
ISBN: 9781163761052

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