Reminiscences of the civil war book

There is no book in existence, i believe, in which the ordinary reader can find an analysis of the issues between the two sections, which fairly represents both the north and the south. My reminiscences of the civil war with the stonewall brigade and the immortal 600. He was in every battle with his regiment in our civil war until his. Through service as a clerk and orderly in both regimental and brigade headquarters, he became familiar with the environment of officers and command. Covers wartime highlights, anecdotes, and other recollections drafted some 3 decades after the conclusion of hostilities. After the war, he was a strong opponent of reconstruction during the late 1860s. He was giving his thoughts and opinions about important events of the american civil war. General gordon began the war as a civilian coal mine developer in northwestern georgia. Review on duty in the pacific northwest during the. A first edition fine condition original, sharp, bright, clean, solidly bound, antique book handsomely illustrated throughout.

Fully indexed gold seal of the confederate states of america veterans on the cover published by charles scribners sons, new york, in 1903. My reminiscences of the civil war west virginia book company. Fascinating reminiscences of our civil war by an important participating leader on the southern side with wide experience. George dallas mosgrove was born in louisville, kentucky, in 1844 and enlisted in the fourth kentucky cavalry regiment as a private on september 10, 1862. Book condition used good plus, moderate wear to covers, marginal dampstains, ink name to ffep, no dust jacket. John brown gordon for many years i have been urged to place on record my reminiscences of the war between the states. In undertaking the task now, it is not my purpose to. In undertaking the task now, it is not my purpose to attempt a comprehensive description of that. A wisconsin yankee in confederate bayou country provides paines reflections and offer his excellent eyewitness account of the complexities of war. Clower, of ronceverte, finalized this work, which began with edgars writing, the text of which was.

This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. A new edition, edited by patricia romero and featuring an introduction by willie lee rose, appeared in 1988. John gordon 18321904 was one of the confederacys most capable generals. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. It is the compelling personal account of a young confederate soldier describing his dramatic experience in the civil war and its impact on his life, family, and community. John brown gordon february 6, 1832 january 9, 1904 was one of robert e. The nook book ebook of the reminiscences of the civil war and other sketches by sergeant ralph j. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Southern white womens narratives of the civil war, 18611937 by sarah e.

I was soon a full fledged young lady as far as dress and manners were concerned. Lees most trusted confederate generals by the end of the american civil war. Personal reminiscences of a maryland soldier in the war between the states, 18611865 by g. Reminiscences of the civil war with special reference to the work for the contrabands and. For many years i have been urged to place on record my reminiscences of the war between the states. Reminiscences of the civil war by general john gordon. The time may not have arrived for a full and fair history of that most interesting period in the republics. Reminiscences of the civil war by lyon william penn. Reminiscences of the civil war and other sketches by. Quantity available 1 binding hardcover publisher charles scribners sons.

This work presents those memoirs with only minimal editing. Reminiscences of the boys in gray, 18611865 the portal. Funding from the national endowment for the humanities. Reminiscences of the civil war audiobook by john brown. A further outgrowth from edwards, jewells newly released on duty in the pacific northwest during the civil war. There are many civil war veterans buried there, all union save one confederate. A black womans civil war memoirs, by susie king taylor, was first published in 1902. A black womans civil war memoirs book by susie king. Many books from long ago are written in what today appears to be a very stilted style. Reminiscences of the civil war gordon, john brown on. Reminiscences of the civil war by gordon john b abebooks. Gordon, corps commander, army of northern virginia, c.

Reminiscences of the civil war chapter 7 antietam restoration of mcclellan to command of the federalsmy command at general lees centreremarkable series of bayonet charges by the union troopshow the centre was heldbravery of the union commandera long struggle for life. Larrys hometown where he attended many memorial day services both as a lad and as a member of the american legion. Sketches of several hundred confederate veterans, residing in texas after the civil war, giving particulars of their war service. Reminiscences of the civil war by john brown gordon alibris. Reminiscences of the civil war from diaries of members of the 103rd illinois hardcover compiled by a committee 293 pages 1904 cwil103ih. Reminiscences of the civil war 1981 edition open library. He had passed unscathed through two previous wars, in mexico, i believe, and in nicaragua. My first command and the outbreak of the war the trip from corinth bull run or manassas the spring of 1862 battle of seven pines or fair oaks presentiments and fatalism among soldiers battle of malvern hill antietam chancellorsville war by the brave against the. This volume, written in his vigorous style and broad, patriotic spirit, has been most favorably received and read all over the country. Reminiscences of the civil war, library of congress. Later in life, he wrote his reminiscences of the war. Reminiscences of the civil war was so rare as well as refresliing to the soldiers, that wherever the army encamped they would flock to your houses and every girl was compelled to be a belle.

Has format reminiscences of the boys in gray, 18611865 e book, ark. In undertaking the task now, it is not my purpose to attempt a comprehensive description of that great struggle, nor an elaborate analysis of the momentous interests and issues involved. Correspondence and reminiscences of the first oregon cavalry regiment is the only press published book of any kind that explores the soldiers, field service, and legacy of that regionally indispensable unit of volunteers. A member of the democratic party, he served as a u. Reminiscences of an army nurse during the civil war. Reminiscences of the civil war by john hallum alibris. Gordons memoirs are based on the original 1903 edition published by scribners, new york. It is one of the best of the personal accounts of that time by one who was in the thick of the civil war. Buy reminiscences of the civil war by john brown gordon online at alibris. Gordons last work was the publishing of his reminiscences of the civil war.

His memoirs are one of the most famous accounts of the civil war, and an example of the lost cause view of the war. Greaves publishing company, 1911 electronic book 263 pages. Its very engaging and flows smoothly, and you get a good idea exactly what it was like for a common soldier and, later, a pow in the civil war. A native of georgia, he went on to serve as governor of the state after the war.

Biography, campaigns, confederate personal narratives. Reminiscences of the civil war is john brown gordons firsthand account of the war as seen through the eyes of the prominent officer. He make a good argument for the reason the people of the south rose to respond to the call to arms was not the politicians but the news media. Buy a cheap copy of reminiscences of the civil war book. These online excerpts from confederate general john b. His eyewitness account illuminates the western theater of the civil war in kentucky, east. Author gordon, general john b formatbinding hardcover, blue cloth, gilt titles, top edge gilt. He was a lawyer by discipline and practiced law for a time in. Reminiscences of the civil war by john brown gordon. Buy reminiscences of the civil war by john hallum online at alibris. Reminiscences of the civil war john brown gordon on. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Reminiscences of the civil war, contributor names macon, emma cassandra riely, 1847 macon, reuben conway. Causes of the civil war reminiscences of the civil war, chapter i by john b.