Project Gutenberg 2011-03-15 Public domain in the USA. 110 Meacham, Henry H. 1834 1879 02017908 The Empty Sleeve or, The Life and Hardships of Henry H. Meacham, in the Union Army Produced by Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Empty Sleeve" by Henry H. Meacham is a personal account of the author's experiences as a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Written in the mid-19th century, this book is an autobiographical narrative that details the struggles, injuries, and hardships faced by Meacham as he served his country, ultimately losing his right arm in battle. The narrative provides a heartfelt glimpse into the trials of a soldier’s life amid the chaos of war and seeks to shed light on the human cost of conflict. In this poignant memoir, Henry H. Meacham recounts his journey from enlistment to injury, emphasizing both the camaraderie and suffering experienced along the way. The story begins with his determination to serve despite being initially rejected and follows his path through significant battles and grueling conditions as a member of the Thirty-Second Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Meacham vividly describes his participation in key conflicts such as the Battle of the Wilderness, the loss of his arm, and the subsequent medical challenges he faced. Ultimately, he reflects on the broader implications of war, the sacrifices made for liberty, and the support needed for those who return home forever changed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives E456 Text US Civil War Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare 76194 2025-08-14T11:50:36.766011 text/html 72915 2021-01-07T15:36:46 text/html 94404 2025-08-14T11:50:40.835981 application/epub+zip 93378 2025-08-14T11:50:38.519982 application/epub+zip 93378 2025-08-14T11:50:37.430991 application/epub+zip 188811 2025-08-14T11:50:42.537033 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 179052 2025-08-14T11:50:40.147989 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 172546 2022-09-16T09:51:19.703412 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 65422 2025-08-14T11:50:36.487983 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 65362 2021-01-07T15:36:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18674 2025-08-14T11:50:42.664968 application/rdf+xml 12959 2025-08-14T11:50:37.908985 image/jpeg 3280 2025-08-14T11:50:37.667986 image/jpeg 26897 2021-01-07T15:36:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 24732 2021-01-07T15:36:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 91641 2025-08-14T11:50:36.773979 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog