Bearing Arms In The Twenty-Seventh Massachusetts Regiment Of Volunteer Infantry During The Civil War, 1861-1865 (1883) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163993217 : 1163993212 : 10 Sep 2010 : Bearing Arms In The Twenty-Seventh Massachusetts Regiment Of Volunteer Infantry During The Civil War, 1861-1865 (1883) is a historical account written by W. P. Derby, detailing the experiences of the Twenty-Seventh Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the regiment's formation, training, and deployment, as well as their participation in key battles and campaigns of the war. The author draws upon personal accounts, official records, and other primary sources to paint a vivid picture of the challenges and hardships faced by the soldiers, as well as their courage and determination in the face of adversity. The book also explores the social and political context of the war, including issues of slavery, states'