Memoirs of Chaplain Life: Three Years in the Irish Brigade with the Army of the Potomac

The Irish in the Civil War

by Lawrence Kohl, William Corby

Of all the units that fought in the Civil War, the Irish Brigade seems to be the most recognized. Comprised of troops from New York who were mostly Irish-Catholics, this unit proved itself in some of the most important battles of the war. A principal player in this unit was the chaplin, Father William Corby. Through his devotions and his willingness to be ever-present at the encampments, as well as at the front, the souls of the Irish Brigade were always cared for. A combination biography, history of the Irish Brigade, day-to-day look into the lives of Civil War soldiers, and reflection on the Catholic faith, this book is wonderfully written in Corby's own words. All the aspects of his life come together here. Recommended for public and academic libraries.

Genres: History

412 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a 1st person account of the horrors & privations suffered by soldiers during the Civil War told from the perspective of a Catholic Chaplain in the Union Army. It gives a whole new look to the war.