Memorial History Of The Seventeenth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry In The Civil War From 1861-1865 (1911) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163988886 : 116398888X : 10 Sep 2010 : The Memorial History of the Seventeenth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War from 1861-1865 is a comprehensive account of the regiment's service during the American Civil War. Written by Thomas Kirwan and originally published in 1911, the book provides a detailed chronicle of the regiment's formation, training, and participation in various battles and campaigns.The book begins with an overview of the political and social climate leading up to the outbreak of the Civil War, as well as the circumstances that led to the creation of the Seventeenth Regiment. Kirwan then delves into the regiment's early days, including their training and preparation for battle.The bulk of the book is dedicated to a detailed account of the Seventeenth Regiment's participation in various battles and camp