The Patriot Boy: Or The Life And Career Of Major-General Ormsby M. Mitchell

by P. C. Headley

""The Patriot Boy: Or The Life And Career Of Major-General Ormsby M. Mitchell"" is a biographical book written by P. C. Headley. The book is a detailed account of the life and career of Ormsby MacKnight Mitchell, who was a major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Mitchell was also an astronomer, mathematician, and educator, who made significant contributions to the development of the United States Military Academy at West Point and the Cincinnati Observatory. The book covers Mitchell's early life, his education, and his military career, including his involvement in some of the most significant battles of the Civil War. It also describes Mitchell's work as an astronomer and his contributions to the field of mathematics. The book includes many anecdotes and personal stories about Mitchell, as well as his interactions with other notable figures of the time, such as Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. Overall, ""The Patriot Boy"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and achievements of a remarkable individual who played a significant role in shaping the history of the United States.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: 1163783757
• ISBN13: 9781163783757
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"