Profiles the life and military career of the southern general known as stonewall jackson includes bibliographical references page 32 and index the man called stonewall an orphan boy life on the farm school days west point graduation off to war. Based on correspondence, official records, family documents, and a close personal relationship with the general which began when he served as his adjutant in the valley and peninsula campaigns, dr. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by thomas jackson. Life and campaigns of stonewall jackson robert lewis dabney on amazon. Shenandoah valley campaign and beyond, historians agree that jacksons brilliant. Life and campaigns of stonewall jackson annotated english edition robert lewis dabney gary lee roper lucy booker roper amazonde kindle. Life and campaigns of stonewall jackson annotated english edition pdf download library publishing feb 08, 2020. Dabney served as jacksons chief of staff though young alexander sandie pendleton did all the work. Stonewall was a man who carried a strong sense of duty to god he understood that all areas of life fell under the authority of god. He also wrote life and campaigns of stonewall jackson, an invaluable biography of the general that was published in 1866, just a year after the civil war had ended. Dabney presents a personal account of his life and military service. Her commentary adds a poignant picture of jackson found through reading his letters and journal entries.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The life and campaigns of stonewall jackson dabney. Memoirs of stonewall jackson by his widow, mary anna jackson. The author clearly states his bias in the beginning and gives if full range throughout the book making it a tough read. He believed he was as safe in bed as on the battlefield. Lcuszc41760 that jackson was the ablest of general robert e. Excerpts from the southern cross beyond fellowship and scripture study, the ultimate goal of this course is to use the life and legacy of thomas stonewall jackson as a character blueprint to. Thomas jackson was born on january 21, 1824, in clarksburg, virginia later west virginia, the son of jonathan jackson, an attorney, and julia beckwith neale. Robert gould shaw download free commander and builder of western forts. The life of john hay, from lincoln to roosevelt download free blueeyed child of fortune. Life and campaigns of stonewall jackson first edition. This volume gives the most authoritative side of thomas jonathan stonewall jackson 18241863 through the eyes of his wife mary anna jackson.
These collections were put together by jackson s widow, mary anna jackson, in 1895. Stonewall jackson quickly took its place as a preeminent book on the subject after its publication in 1866. After jackson s death, the generals widow commissioned the theologian to write jackson s authorized biography. Jackson, stonewall, 18241863 correspondence memoirs of stonewall jackson, by his widow, mary anna jackson louisville, ky. Downloadable pdf a link to download this product will appear on your order confirmation. Gunner with stonewall sheds light on a neglected aspect of the civil war the role of the artillery in combat. Jan 28, 20 is there are thomas stonewall jackson book that stands out as being possibly above the rest. Life campaigns lieut gen thomas j jackson stonewall jackson. Jacksons superior leadership was the result, in part, of his personal belief that the mission must be accomplished first and foremost, regardless of how.
Joined aug 4, 2010 messages 1,248 location louisiana. The wife of thomas jonathan stonewall jackson wrote this loving and intimate biography of her husband, not as a reassessment of his military campaigns, but as a memorial to his life as a. This work is the first authorized biography of the great confederate general. Stonewall jackson 1824 1863, usamerikanischer general, siehe thomas jonathan jackson. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Page 246 i am not here to make a speech, but simply to say farewell.
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Find books like the life and campaigns of stonewall jackson from the worlds largest community of readers. I first met you at harpers ferry in the commencement of this war, and i cannot take leave of you without giving expression to my admiration of your conduct from that day to this whether on the march, the bivouac, the tented field, or on the bloody plains of manassas, where you gained the welldeserved reputation of. The project gutenberg ebook of stonewall jackson and the american civil. Life campaigns lieut gen thomas j jackson stonewall. A road to stonewall download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. This biography provides readers with a lively account of the exploits of thomas jackson, both prior to and during the war between the states. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia. Read life and campaigns of stonewall jackson by robert lewis dabney for online ebook. General jackson believed that god had a specific plan for his life, and as long as there was work to be done, he was immortal.
Timeline events in the life of stonewall jackson xv. During the valley campaign of 1862, jacksons troops were outnumbered three to one. A confederate artillery officer, william thomas poague fought in general stonewall jackson s campaigns in the shenandoah valley and at second manassas, sharpsburg, fredericksburg, and elsewhere. Jackson, stonewall the wounding of stonewall jackson at the battle of chancellorsville, may 2, 1863. We are returning it and will shop for a better publication of the life and campaigns of stonewall jackson. Thomas jackson grew up an orphan in the mountains of west virginia, had less than a fourthgrade education when he entered west point and ended up being a general in the army. Jackson and tradition asserts that his middle name was jonathan, in honor of his father.
A confederate artillery officer, william thomas poague fought in general stonewall jacksons campaigns in the shenandoah valley and at second manassas, sharpsburg, fredericksburg, and elsewhere. An indepth portrait of confederate general stonewall jackson traces his life from his humble beginnings, through his military career, to his untimely death in 1863, discussing his military campaigns and. Jackson s campaigns, have been of great service in. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims is inspiring to say the least. A stonewall jackson bookshelf thomas stonewall jackson. Stonewall jackson download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Click download or read online button to get stonewall jackson book now. Dabney preserving the history of jacksons life in an incredible volume. Dabneys unwieldytitled the life and campaigns of lieutenant general thomas j. This book is less about jackson s campaigns and more about trying to revise history to make the confederate loss of the war more palatable. While we are younger than bifocal age, we still appreciate a wellprinted book, and this my friend, does not meet that criteria. Stonewall jacksons civilian life jackson spent 10 years as a professor of artillery tactics and natural philosophy similar to modernday physics at the virginia military institute in lexington. Onward christian soldier the spiritual journey of stonewall michael aubrecht leader let us cross the river and rest in the shade of the trees, opening thoughts following the movie scenes.
I know of no book which will add more largely to the soldiers knowledge of strategy and the art of war. The facility, located near weston, serves as a special campus for west virginia university and the wvu extension service. Read the fulltext online edition of stonewall jackson. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
General thomas stonewall jackson died on may 10, 1863. The future confederate general signed his name thomas j. Leader a dynamic warrior in biblical times, joshua. Pdf stonewall jackson at cedar mountain download full pdf. His big break in life came when a distant relative obtained an appointment to west point for the young jackson. Download stonewall jackson or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. Ten photographs of jackson, his men, and the sites where they won. First edition of dabneys biography of general stonewall jacksonthe most famous nickname in the civil war. Jackson, stonewall jackson, by his nephew, thomas jackson arnold.
May 07, 2020 the south loses one of its boldest and most colorful generals on may 10, 1863, when 39yearold thomas j. Jackson s superior leadership was the result, in part, of his personal belief that the mission must be accomplished first and foremost, regardless of how. Gunner with stonewall sheds light on a neglected aspect of the civil warthe role of the artillery in combat. Dabney served as jackson s chief of staff though young alexander sandie pendleton did all the work. An enormous expenditure of life and money, as well as a serious dislocation. Stonewall jackson was a west point graduate, veteran of the mexican war 18461848, instructor at the virginia military institute in lexington, and confederate general under robert e. Jackson, stonewall jackson robert lewis dabney full view 1866. Stonewall jackson 18241863 contributed by william garrett piston. Click download or read online button to get a road to stonewall book now. An excerpt from life and campaigns of stonewall jackson percy jackson 01. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a confederate general 18611863 during the american civil war, and became one of the bestknown confederate commanders after general robert e. Books similar to the life and campaigns of stonewall jackson. Stonewall jackson needs no formal introduction, being one of the most famous generals of the civil war, revered throughout the south for his extremely successful military skill. On that fateful day, stonewall jackson devastated hookers right flank and rear areas in a classic envelopment movement that caused unprecedented panic and eventual retreat among the federals.
Jacksons valley campaign, also known as the shenandoah valley campaign of 1862, was confederate maj. Octavo, contemporary threequarter calf, giltdecorated spine, black morocco spine labels, marbled boards, endpapers and edges. Stonewall jackson s command, the valley district of the department of northern virginia, expanded significantly during the campaign as reinforcements were added, starting with a force of a mere 5,000 effectives and reaching an eventual peak of 17,000 men. The life and campaigns of stonewall jackson by robert lewis. A thorough and effectively executed study, this biography will appeal to anyone interested in stonewall jackson and the military history of the civil war. Employing audacity and rapid, unpredictable movements on interior lines, jacksons 17,000 men marched 646 miles 1,040 km in 48 days and won several minor. Jackson started from a very humble childhood as a son of a broken family. Dabney and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Life of general stonewall jackson pdf christian liberty. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover.