Home Letters of General Sherman

by William T. Sherman

Book Overview

""Home Letters of General Sherman"" is a collection of personal letters written by the famous Union General William Tecumseh Sherman to his family during the American Civil War. The letters provide a unique insight into the thoughts and experiences of one of the most important military figures in American history. The book is edited by M. A. DeWolfe Howe, who provides context and commentary to help readers understand the historical significance of Sherman's words. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from battlefield strategy and tactics to personal reflections on the war and life in general. They also offer a glimpse into Sherman's relationships with his family members, including his wife and children. Overall, ""Home Letters of General Sherman"" is a fascinating and valuable historical document that sheds light on one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.1909. Contents: The Young Soldier. 1836-1846; Round the Horn to California. 1846; A Soldier in California. 1846-1850; Two Years in the Mississippi Valley. 1850-1852; The Man of Business. 1853-1859; Directing a Southern Military School. 1859-1861; The War Begun. 1861-1862; Vicksburg. 1863; Mississippi and Georgia Campaigns. 1863-1864; The War Ended. 1865; Years of Peach. 1886-1891.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162777842
• ISBN13: 9781162777849
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"