Project Gutenberg 2016-03-20 Public domain in the USA. 299 Frye, James A. (James Albert) 1863 1933 Frye, James Albert 99004399 The First regiment Massachusetts heavy artillery, United States volunteers, in the Spanish-American war of 1898 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Massachusetts_Heavy_Artillery_Regiment Produced by Richard Tonsing, The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The First Regiment Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, United States Volunteers in the Spanish-American War of 1898" by Colonel James A. Frye is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book chronicles the experiences of the First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment during the Spanish-American War, focusing on their preparations, mobilization, and subsequent military engagements. It highlights the pride and history of the regiment, showcasing their commitment to duty, which spans back to the Revolutionary War. The beginning of the text sets a reflective tone, describing the emotional atmosphere in Boston as the regiment prepares to march following a call to action amidst growing tensions with Spain. The narrative introduces Colonel Charles Pfaff, who is leading the regiment. As the men gather and mobilize under inclement weather, there's a palpable sense of duty and urgency. The author notes the contrast between the initial hope for active service and the reality of garrison duties, emphasizing the preparation and the spirit of the soldiers who marched through the streets. The introductory chapters lay the groundwork for the anticipation and pride that soldiers felt, providing a glimpse into their readiness and sacrifices as they entered a military engagement for the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Regimental histories Massachusetts Artillery. 1st Regiment, 1861-1905 E660 Text Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 362367 2025-09-20T14:12:34.242196 text/html 362368 2024-10-23T00:12:36 text/html 1335291 2025-09-20T14:12:43.201110 application/epub+zip 1334633 2025-09-20T14:12:36.165201 application/epub+zip 172982 2025-09-20T14:12:35.115182 application/epub+zip 1430241 2025-09-20T14:12:47.379140 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1399427 2025-09-20T14:12:42.309175 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239492 2022-09-23T12:58:18.158775 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261818 2025-09-20T14:12:32.856200 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 241719 2024-10-23T00:12:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16966 2025-09-20T14:12:47.536088 application/rdf+xml 12486 2025-09-20T14:12:35.242163 image/jpeg 2117 2025-09-20T14:12:35.179148 image/jpeg 1284622 2025-09-20T14:12:34.302171 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