Henry Wilson's Regiment: History Of The Twenty-Second Massachusetts Infantry, The Second Company Sharpshooters, And The Third Light Battery (1887) is a comprehensive historical account of the Twenty-Second Massachusetts Infantry, the Second Company Sharpshooters, and the Third Light Battery during the American Civil War. The book is authored by John Lord Parker and was first published in 1887.The book provides a detailed account of the regiment's formation, its role in various battles and skirmishes, and the experiences of its soldiers during the war. It also includes information about the soldiers' lives before and after the war, as well as their contributions to the post-war society.The author, John Lord Parker, was a member of the Twenty-Second Massachusetts Infantry and served as its historian. He draws upon his own experiences and those of his fellow soldiers to provide a vivid and engaging account of the regiment's history.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the regiment's history. Some of the topics covered include the regiment's formation and early training, its participation in the battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg, and its role in the siege of Petersburg.Overall, Henry Wilson's Regiment: History Of The Twenty-Second Massachusetts Infantry, The Second Company Sharpshooters, And The Third Light Battery (1887) provides a valuable and detailed account of the experiences of one of the most important regiments of the American Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War or the experiences of soldiers during this tumultuous period 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.