From First to Last: The Life of William B. Franklin

by Mark Snell and Mark A. Snell

Book Overview

From First to Last is a complete life story of one of the most controversial yet least well known generals on either side during the Civil War. The number one graduate of the West Point class of 1843, William Buel Franklin served in the U.S. Army's Corps of Topographical Engineers and contributed greatly to the building of the nation's internal improvements, including a stint as chief engineer in charge of construction of the U.S. Capitol's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823221490
• ISBN13: 9780823221493
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Fordham University Press
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"