The confederacys most controversial soldier by wert, jeffry d. They have also lived in golden, co and boulder, co plus 2 other locations. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. A carefully argued account of the general whom robert e. Select this result to view james douglas werther iis phone number, address, and more. His parents owned a cotton plantation in the piedmont section of northeastern georgia near what would become the village of gainesville. General james longstreet at the seven days campaign. Aug 23, 2017 where are the monuments to confederate gen. James longstreet, by melanie letourneau is a great book. Account of the battles from his memoirs illustrated with toc by james. Jan 30, 2016 this past wednesday charles lane authored an opinion piece for the washington post that called for a monument to be erected in new orleans to confederate general james longstreet.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. General james longstreet was without a doubt one of the most capable corp commanders who has ever served in any army and after reading this book i think you will agree. Wert is the author of eight previous books on civil war topics, most recently cavalryman of the lost cause and the sword of lincoln. Lee ordered james longstreet to assault the union left flank on july 2, 1863, and the offensive was intended to seize the peach orchard and surrounding ground along the emmitsburg road for use as an artillery position to support the ongoing attack, but union general daniel sickles misinterpreted his orders and occupied the orchard first. Longstreet has strongly conflicting feelings for lee. This is the most comprehensive military biography to date of the man robert e. General james longstreet the confederacys most modern general hardbound only 1 left in stock order soon. The confederacys most controversial soldier, published by simon and schuster. This online edition of lieutenantgeneral james longstreet s memoirs is based directly on the 1912 second edition published by lippincott, philadelphia. Hand written letter by confederate general james longstreet autographed framed letter by longstreet, james and a great selection of related books, art.
James longstreet died on january 2, 1904, just days short of his 83rd birthday. James longstreet article about james longstreet by the free. The james longstreet monument would not only help make certain specific points about what. James longstreet by conrad, first edition abebooks.
James longstreet was born on january 8, 1821 in edgefield district, south carolina, an area that is now part of north augusta, edgefield county. James longstreet historical records and family trees. Books by james longstreet author of from manassas to. She was the first woman who tried to secure a public office in the state of georgia. James longstreets place in history has always been shrouded in controversy, much of it of his own making. The essay has now been reprinted in newspapers across the country. Yet as angry as longstreet is with lee, he cannot pull away from. General james longstreet fought in nearly every campaign of the civil war, from manassas the first battle of bull run to antietam, fredericksburg, chickamauga, gettysburg, and was present at the surrender at appomattox. The beginning of the end was now at hand,not perhaps necessarily, but, at least, as the sequence of cause and effect actually followed. He served as a lieutenant colonel, th cavalry, stationed at ft. He was the fifth child and third son of james longstreet 17831833, of dutch descent, and mary ann dent 17931855 of english descent, originally from new jersey and maryland respectively, who owned a cotton plantation close to. Perhaps no confederate officer is surrounded by more controversy than james longstreet.
You should read james longstreet because it was not too difficult, the author did a great job of giving a clear vision of the time, and it was very descriptive. Military academy at west point in 1838 and graduated in 1842 near the bottom of his class. James longstreet is the villain whose dawdling foiled that plan. General longstreet, who began the american civil war in new mexico, served with great distinction throughout the course of the conflict. An 1842 graduate of west point who served in the u.
Dec 11, 20 from manassas to appomattox by james longstreet this book is the memoirs of confederate general james longstreet, the general whom, excepting stonewall jackson, was the man most trusted and relied upon by robert e. On the death of his father he went with his mother to somerville, alabama. James longstreet 18211904 contributed by william garrett piston. That night, before the first day of the battle, longstreet sits out of the soldiers poker gamehe stopped playing after his children died. The beginning of the end was now at hand,not perhaps necessarily, but, at least, as. Confederate general, catholic convert may 27, 20 by pat mcnamara leave a comment soldier and catholic convert.
Nation and margaret mitchells bestselling book later a blockbuster movie gone with the wind. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The rusted remnants of the target ship ss james longstreet were seen above the sea surface in cape cod bay this week during a lunar tide find out. Historical records and family trees related to james longstreet. Born in south carolina, james longstreet graduated from west point in 1842 and fought in the mexican war. James is related to laura marie werther and charlotte werther as well as 2 additional people. Helen dortch longstreet april 20, 1863 may 3, 1962, known as the fighting lady, was an american social advocate, librarian, and newspaper woman serving as reporter, editor, publisher, and business manager. It is nonfiction, written about the life of a man who played a big role in the civil war james longstreet. Confederate general james longstreet 18211904 is considered one of the civil wars interesting commanders. After the war, longstreet s opponents, the lost causers, led off by early on 19 jan 1872, and joined by william h. Foi tambem um dos personagens controvertidos daquela guerra. Yet, he was largely held to blame for the confederacys defeat at. Editions of from manassas to appomattox by james longstreet.
Yet, he was largely held to blame for the confederacys defeat at gettysburg. The title of this paper is taken from william garrett pistons booki lees tarnished lieutenant, one of a number of books written in recent times that is providing an ongoing reassessment james longstreets contribution to the american civil war and the postwar reconstruction. General james longstreet is one of the most controversial figures of the american civil war. James longstreet was a confederate general who served as robert e. Longstreets tenure in the western theater was marred by his central role in numerous conflicts amongst confederate generals. Col james longstreet, jr 18651922 find a grave memorial. Army officer, government official and most famously a lieutenant general in the confederate army during the civil war 186165. Longstreet, james peter south carolina encyclopedia. Army officer, government official and most famously. General james longstreet i actually knew very little about as history is not always kind to the survivors. Memoirs of the civil war in america by james longstreet and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Born 8 january, 1821, at edgefield, south carolina, u. James longstreet was one of the foremost confederate generals of the american civil war and the principal subordinate to general robert e. Books by james longstreet author of from manassas to appomattox.
A biography is a candid, fair and balanced portrait of a man who should, but doesnt, rank at the top of any list of the greatest american military leaders. According to some, he was partially to blame for the confederate defeat at gettysburg. Longstreet was born on january 8, 1821, in edgefield district, the son of james longstreet and mary anne dent. He spent his formative years in georgia and alabama. James longstreet has 31 books on goodreads with 2468 ratings. Longstreet receives news from the confederate spy, harrison, that the union army isnt too far off.
The bulk of the remainder of the book is a treatise on the fighting at gettysburg, with a focus, of course, on longstreet s actions as recorded by others and as the first corps commander. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The forgotten confederate general who deserves a monument. The nook book ebook of the general james longstreet at the seven days campaign. Lane believes that longstreets postwar alignment with the republican pa.
One of the most important confederate generals of the civil war was lieutenant general james longstreet, the man robert e. James longstreet 18211904 born in edgefield district, south carolina, january 8, 1821, the son of a farmer, longstreet spent his early years in augusta, georgia. Lee, comment to james longstreet, on seeing a union charge repelled in the battle of fredericksburg december 1862 we have infinitely more respect for longstreet, who fraternizes with negro men on public occasions, with the pay for the treason to his race in his pocket, than with forrest and pillow, who equalize with the negro. The best result we found for your search is james douglas werther ii age 40s in galena, md. How weather played a role in the american revolution, war. In september 1897 he married 34yearold helen dortch. James longstreet audio books, best sellers, author bio. The day fire destroyed longstreets home in gainesville. From manassas to appomattox book by james longstreet.
Longstreet s farm produced wine, and a large quantity of it, some of it years aged, was destroyed. James longstreets most popular book is from manassas to appomattox. This book is the memoirs of confederate general james longstreet, the general whom, excepting stonewall jackson, was the man most trusted and relied upon by robert e. By making creative use of the terrain, digging trenches and. Army until 1861, longstreet fought for the confederacy in a number of major campaigns, including the seven days battles, second manassas, and antietam. Pendleton, attributed longstreet s not beginning the attack at daybreak on 2 july, and for his disagreement with lees plans for both 2 and 3 july as the major reasons for the confederate defeat at gettysburgbaldy ewell got. Wert mosbys rangers makes a strong case for james longstreet 18211904 as the best co. Steven holmes writes that the relative lack of statues of longstreet, who favored reconstruction after the civil war, shows that confederate history is seen through a political lens. Buy general james longstreet touchstone ed by wert, jeffrey d. General james longstreet history james longstreet biography. Longstreet, owned a cotton plantation in northeast georgia, where as a boy he thrived in the rough frontierlike conditions. This first edition by james longstreet is available at bauman rare books. Longstreet published his 800page memoirs, from manassas to appomattox, in december 1895.
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