Title: Colonel Edward E. Cross, New Hampshire Fighting Fifth : a Civil War biography /
Authors: Grandchamp, Robert.
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
Year: 2012
Subjects: Cross, Edward Ephraim,; United States.; Soldiers Vermont Biography.; New Hampshire History Biography.; United States History Biography.; United States History Campaigns.
Abstract: "Edward Ephraim Cross (1832-1863) accomplished more in his short lifetime years than most men who live to be 100. This detailed biography presents a full portrait of this controversial and little-known figure, filling a critical gap in the literature of the northern Civil War experience"--Provided by publisher.
Contents: An eagle is born -- Restless wanderer -- American party reporter -- Tubac -- Mexico -- "At once entered upon my duty" -- Baptism -- The Fighting Fifth -- Marye's Heights -- A star -- Hooker's campaign -- The Wheatfield -- "The boys will miss me".