The book "History of the Forty-second Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, 1862, 1863, 1864" was written by Charles P. Bosson. In this work, the author tells about the events that happened to the regiment during three years during the Civil War in the United States. The book reveals the lives of soldiers, battles, campaigns and important events that happened to the regiment during this period. The author cites his own memories and eyewitness accounts, which makes this book a valuable source for studying military history and the life of American soldiers in the 19th century.