Download or read book Letters from Lee s Army written by Charles Minor Blackford and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Minor Blackford was a Virginia aristocrat who fought for the Confederacy as much out of obligation to his class and region as for political reasons. Letters from Lee's Army presents the correspondence between Captain Blackford and his wife, Susan Leigh Blackford, during the war. While Captain Blackford writes of the rigors of campaigning-the dramatically bad food, the constant dysentery, the cold and wet-we see the stoic Susan Blackford gradually relying less and less on her husband to make decisions. During the course of the war Susan Blackford lost her home, three children, and her belongings to the struggle, all without the camaraderie and sustaining sense of purpose known to the soldier. These letters emphasize the stresses that war and separation can place on a marriage. Blackford enlisted in the Second Virginia Cavalry at the outset of the war and in 1863 was posted to Longstreet's Corps. Most of his service was in northern Virginia around the Rappahannock and the Rapidan Rivers, in the Shenandoah Valley, and with Lee's army at Gettysburg. In 1864 Blackford went west with Longstreet's army to Chattanooga, and he returned with Longstreet for the war's final days. This Bison Books edition is introduced by Gordon C. Rhea, the author of The Battle of the Wilderness, May 5-6, 1864 and The Battles for Spotsylvania Court House and the Road to Yellow Tavern.
Download or read book Letters from Lee s Army Or Memoirs of Life in and Out of the Army in Virginia During the War Between the States written by Susan Leigh Blackford and published by . This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book Letters from Lee s Army Or Memoirs of Life in and Out of the Army in Virginia During the War Between the States written by Susan Leigh Blackford and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.
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Download or read book Letters From Lee s Army Or Memoirs of Life in and Out of the Army in Virginia During the War Between the States Compiled by Susan Leigh Blackford From Original and Contemporaneous Memoirs Correspondence and Diaries Annotated by Charles Minor Blackford Edited and Abridged for Publication by Charles Minor Blackford Iii written by Susan Leigh (Colston) B. 1835 Blackford (Comp) and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Letters from Lee s Army Or Memoirs of Life in and Out of the Army in Virginia During the War Between the States written by Charles Minor Blackford and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Letters from Lee s Army written by Susan Leigh Blackford and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This author was a Virginia aristocrat who fought for the Confederacy as much out of obligation to his class & region as for political reasons. Letter from Lee's Army presents the correspondence between the author & his wife, during the war. While he writes of the rigors of campaigning - the dramatically bad food, the constant dysentery, the cold & wet - we see the stoic wife gradually relying less & less on her husband to make decisions. During the course of the war she lost her home, three children, & her belongings to the struggle, all without the camaraderie & sustaining sense of purpose known to the soldier. These letters emphasize the stresses that war & separation can place on a marriage. The author enlisted in the Second Virginia Cavalry at the onset of the war & in 1863 was posted to Longstreet's Corps. Most of his service was in northern Virginia around the Rappahannock & the Rapidan Rivers, in the Shenandoah Valley, & with Lee's army at Gettysburg. In 1864 he went west with Longstreet's army to Chattanooga, & he returned with Longstreet for the war's final days.
Download or read book Letters from Lee s Army written by Susan L. Blackford and published by . This book was released on 1983-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This author was a Virginia aristocrat who fought for the Confederacy as much out of obligation to his class & region as for political reasons. Letter from Lee's Army presents the correspondence between the author & his wife, during the war. While he writes of the rigors of campaigning - the dramatically bad food, the constant dysentery, the cold & wet - we see the stoic wife gradually relying less & less on her husband to make decisions. During the course of the war she lost her home, three children, & her belongings to the struggle, all without the camaraderie & sustaining sense of purpose known to the soldier. These letters emphasize the stresses that war & separation can place on a marriage. The author enlisted in the Second Virginia Cavalry at the onset of the war & in 1863 was posted to Longstreet's Corps. Most of his service was in northern Virginia around the Rappahannock & the Rapidan Rivers, in the Shenandoah Valley, & with Lee's army at Gettysburg. In 1864 he went west with Longstreet's army to Chattanooga, & he returned with Longstreet for the war's final days.
Download or read book Memoirs of Life in and Out of the Army in Virginia During the War Between the States written by Charles Minor Blackford and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lee and His Army in Confederate History written by Gary W. Gallagher and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Was Robert E. Lee a gifted soldier whose only weaknesses lay in the depth of his loyalty to his troops, affection for his lieutenants, and dedication to the cause of the Confederacy? Or was he an ineffective leader and poor tactician whose reputation was
Download or read book Recollections and Letters of General Robert E Lee written by Robert Edward Lee and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lee and His Generals in War and Memory written by Gary W. Gallagher and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 1998-08-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this collection, Civil War historian Gary W. Gallagher examines Robert E. Lee, his principal subordinates, the treatment they have received in the literature on Confederate military history, and the continuing influence of Lost Cause arguments in the late-twentieth-century United States. Historical images of Lee and his lieutenants were shaped to a remarkable degree by the reminiscences and other writings of ex-Confederates who formulated what became known as the Lost Cause interpretation of the conflict. Lost Cause advocates usually portrayed Lee as a perfect Christian warrior and Stonewall Jackson as his peerless "right arm" and often explained Lee's failings as the result of inept performances by other generals. Many historians throughout the twentieth century have approached Lee and other Confederate military figures within an analytical framework heavily influenced by the Lost Cause school. The twelve pieces in Lee and His Generals in War and Memory explore the effect of Lost Cause arguments on popular perceptions of Lee and his lieutenants. Part I offers four essays on Lee, followed in Part II by five essays that scrutinize several of Lee's most famous subordinates, including Stonewall Jackson, John Bankhead Magruder, James Longstreet, A.P. Hill, Richard S. Ewell, and Jubal Early. Taken together, these pieces not only consider how Lost Cause writings enhanced or diminished Confederate military reputations but also illuminate the various ways post--Civil War writers have interpreted the actions and impacts of these commanders. Part III contains two articles that shift the focus to the writings of Jubal Early and LaSalle Corbell Pickett, both of whom succeeded in advancing the notion of gallant Lost Cause warriors. The final two essays, which contemplate the current debate over the Civil War's meaning for modern Americans, focus on Ken Burns's documentary The Civil War and on the issue of battlefield preservation. Gallagher adeptly highlights the chasm that often separates academic and popular perceptions of the Civil War and discusses some of the ways in which the Lost Cause continues to resonate. Lee and His Generals in War and Memory will certainly attract those interested in Lee and his campaigns, the Army of Northern Virginia, the establishment of popular images of the Confederate military, and the manner in which historical memory is created and perpetuated.
Download or read book Letters from Lee s Army Or Memoirs of Life in and Out of the Army in Virginia Correspondence Between C M Blackford and Susan Leigh Blackford Compiled by S L Blackford from Original and Contemporaneous Memoirs Correspondence and Diaries Edited and Abridged by C M Blackford III written by Charles Minor BLACKFORD (the Younger.) and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Companion to Southern Literature written by Joseph M. Flora and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2001-11-01 with total page 1096 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice Selected as an Outstanding Reference Source by the Reference and User Services Association of the American Library Association There are many anthologies of southern literature, but this is the first companion. Neither a survey of masterpieces nor a biographical sourcebook, The Companion to Southern Literature treats every conceivable topic found in southern writing from the pre-Columbian era to the present, referencing specific works of all periods and genres. Top scholars in their fields offer original definitions and examples of the concepts they know best, identifying the themes, burning issues, historical personalities, beloved icons, and common or uncommon stereotypes that have shaped the most significant regional literature in memory. Read the copious offerings straight through in alphabetical order (Ancestor Worship, Blue-Collar Literature, Caves) or skip randomly at whim (Guilt, The Grotesque, William Jefferson Clinton). Whatever approach you take, The Companion’s authority, scope, and variety in tone and interpretation will prove a boon and a delight. Explored here are literary embodiments of the Old South, New South, Solid South, Savage South, Lazy South, and “Sahara of the Bozart.” As up-to-date as grit lit, K Mart fiction, and postmodernism, and as old-fashioned as Puritanism, mules, and the tall tale, these five hundred entries span a reach from Lady to Lesbian Literature. The volume includes an overview of every southern state’s belletristic heritage while making it clear that the southern mind extends beyond geographical boundaries to form an essential component of the American psyche. The South’s lavishly rich literature provides the best means of understanding the region’s deepest nature, and The Companion to Southern Literature will be an invaluable tool for those who take on that exciting challenge. Description of Contents 500 lively, succinct articles on topics ranging from Abolition to Yoknapatawpha 250 contributors, including scholars, writers, and poets 2 tables of contents — alphabetical and subject — and a complete index A separate bibliography for most entries
