History of the Thirty-fourth Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry; September 7, 1861 to July 12, 1865
Clinton, IA: Allen Printing, [1902]. First. Hard bound. A beautiful scarlet cloth bound book with gold lettering. VG+ condition. / None. Item #596
THE 34TH WAS A FOX FIGHTING 300 REGIMENT.
It was known as the Rock River Rifles because most members were recruited in Northwest Illinois along the Rock River. The regiment served in the Army of the Cumberland while fighting its main battles at Shiloh, Corinth, Stone’s River, Chickamauga, the Atlanta Campaign, and Sherman's March to the Sea. A real fighting unit. The book has an excellent expanded portrait section, maps, and a roster. Nevins I-143. Dornbusch I-IL-169. Coulter 367. Narrative based upon personal observations and a multitude of information from unit members.
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