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The "City Guard": A History of Company "B" First Regiment Infantry, N. G. C. During the Sacramento Campaign, July 3 to 26, 1894 Including a Brief History of the Company Since Its Organization March 31, 1854, to July 3, 1894
by California. Infantry. First Regiment. Company B, Irving B. Cook, George Filmer, W. J. Hayes, A. McCulloch, William D. O'Brien
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17 totalTHE “CITY GUARD” A HISTORY OF COMPANY “B” First Regiment Infantry, N. G. C.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
Description
This compact volume offers a clear, first‑hand look at the City Guard’s role in the July 1894 Sacramento labor strike. Drawing on reports from officers and enlisted men, it walks listeners through the reasons the strike erupted, the Guard’s rapid mobilization, the tense atmosphere on the Capitol grounds, and the everyday experiences of soldiers as they patrolled streets and guarded bridges. The narrative stays grounded in the details of that week, giving a vivid sense of the civic unrest without venturing into later political developments.
Beyond the campaign, the book expands into a concise history of Company B from its 1854 founding through the late nineteenth century. It charts the unit’s evolution, training routines, and community presence, sprinkled with personal anecdotes and reflections from the men who helped compose and publish the work. Together, the two parts provide listeners with a rare glimpse into the life of a California militia unit during a pivotal moment in state history.
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The "City Guard": A History of Company "B" First Regiment Infantry, N. G. C. During the Sacramento Campaign, July 3 to 26, 1894 Including a Brief History of the Company Since Its Organization March 31, 1854, to July 3, 1894 Including a Brief History of the Company Since Its Organization March 31, 1854, to July 3, 1894
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (504K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: California infantry. 1st regt., 1861- Co. B.,1895.
Credits
Alan & The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Apr 22, 2022
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the authors
California. Infantry. First Regiment. Company B
A firsthand account of California’s 1894 railroad-strike crisis, written from inside the ranks of San Francisco’s “City Guard.” The book combines campaign reporting with a lively history of Company B, offering a rare glimpse into the men, duties, and tensions of the era.
View all booksIrving B. Cook
A San Francisco militiaman and chronicler, Irving B. Cook helped preserve the story of Company B’s role in the dramatic 1894 Sacramento campaign. His work offers a vivid, firsthand window into California’s military and civic history.
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George Filmer
A San Francisco printer, businessman, and military historian, George Filmer helped preserve the story of a California National Guard campaign in the 1895 volume The “City Guard.” His work offers a firsthand glimpse into civic life and military organization in nineteenth-century California.
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W. J. Hayes
A former journalist, advertising copywriter, and senior marketing executive, Peter W. J. Hayes brings a worldly perspective to tightly plotted mystery and crime fiction. His Vic Lenoski series and award-recognized short stories blend sharp observation with richly drawn settings.
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A. McCulloch
From magical YA adventures to high-altitude thrillers, this author brings energy, danger, and unforgettable settings to every story. Her real-life mountain expeditions add an extra edge to her gripping fiction.
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William D. O'Brien
A pioneer in biomedical acoustics, William D. O’Brien, Jr. helped shape the safer and more informative use of ultrasound in medicine. His research connects electrical engineering, biology, and healthcare, with applications ranging from fetal imaging to cancer research.
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