Like many people, i have read a lot of books on gettysburg over the years. The project gutenberg ebook of lee and longstreet at high tide, by. Nutzungsbedingungen datenschutz klassische ansicht. A carefully argued account of the general whom robert e. James longstreet january 8, 1821 january 2, 1904 was one of the foremost confederate. Lynwood abram houston chronicle a solid and richly detailed piece of military history. Wert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Civil war commanders from left joshua chamberlain, daniel butterfield, james longstreet and onelegged dan sickles pose in gettysburg on july 3, 1888. 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. Yet, he was largely held to blame for the confederacys defeat at. He joined the confederacy soon after the civil war began and fought in nearly every campaign of lees army as well as in a major campaign in the. General longstreets comments at the 1888 gettysburg.
James longstreets most popular book is from manassas to appomattox. By making creative use of the terrain, digging trenches and. Longstreet, a native of georgia, had transplanted himself to alabama in order to obtain an appointment to the united states military academy at west point in the class of 1842. Charles river editors original biography of longstreet longstreet s from manassas to appomattox. Most interestingly, it was framed by a friendship with ulysses s. General james longstreet is one of the most controversial figures of the american civil war.
Known as the fighting lady, she was the second wife of confederate general james longstreet. 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. Writing a brief biographical sketch of longstreet, sorrel writes, at west point, he longstreet was fast friends with grant and was the best man at the latters marriage. Longstreets tenure in the western theater was marred by his central role in numerous conflicts amongst. Memoirs of the civil war in america longstreet s official records from the civil war one of the most important, and controversial, confederate generals during the civil war was lieutenant general james longstreet, the man robert e.
James longstreet was born on january 8, 1821 and died on january 2, 1904. James longstreet stamp from sierra leone, worth 6000 leones and part of the their. Longstreets tenure in the western theater was marred by his central role in numerous conflicts amongst confederate generals. Was james longstreet the best man at ulysses and julia. James longstreets first corps, army of northern virginia, according to information from the washington county historical trust. Yet, he was largely held to blame for the confederacys defeat at gettysburg. Biography of confederate general james longstreet, who grew up near. Thick octavo, original threequarter brown morocco, giltembossed olive cloth. Perhaps no confederate officer is surrounded by more controversy than james longstreet. James longstreet audio books, best sellers, author bio.
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. James longstreet january 8, 1821 january 2, 1904 was one of the foremost confederate generals of the american civil war and the principal subordinate to general robert e. James longstreet at the battle of the wilderness on may 6, 1864, appeared in several northern and southern newspapers, including the savannah republican and then the new york commercial advertiser. Longstreet and his former union adversaries in gettysburg. She was the first woman who tried to secure a public office in the state of georgia. General james longstreet the by wert, first edition abebooks. In an age where ones state citizenship was a measure of ones worth as a human, this fact. John bolton book again delayed, this time to june 23.
James longstreet has 31 books on goodreads with 2468 ratings. A staff officer recalls the moment when friendly fire nearly killed one of the confederacys top generals. From manassas to appomattox by james longstreet this book is the memoirs of confederate general james longstreet, the general whom, excepting. Helen longstreet asked sickles to write the foreword for her book, lee and longstreet at high tide. If so, from manassas to appomattox memoirs of the civil war in america, by james longstreet is a must read. Note the kindle version is free or was but does not contain maps, charts etc. See more ideas about james longstreet, lieutenant general and american civil war. James longstreet net worth, biography, age, height, dating. From manassas to appomattox by james longstreet alibris. While hill never garners the attention of a jackson, longstreet or stuart, he was without a doubt one of the. General worth was ordered to make the crossing, and rode at the head of the. James longstreet was born on 8th january 1821, to james and mary longstreet. This online edition of lieutenantgeneral james longstreets memoirs is based directly on the 1912 second edition published by lippincott, philadelphia. On june 10, longstreet was given command of company a of the eighth infantry of william j.
That man grant will fight us everyday and every hour until the end of the war. With an odd bit of irony, general longstreet was supported by the brigade. James longstreet general longstreet s comments at the 1888 gettysburg reunion. A monumental failure civil war campaigns and commanders series kindle locations 832833. General james longstreet provides insights and viewpoints well worth the time and. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and. James longstreet biography, life, interesting facts. General james longstreet and millions of other books are available for. Army officer, government official and most famously. Some historians have laid the failure at gettysburg at his feet. General lee often called james longstreet his old war horse so the reader can get the story straight from the hosess mouth.
James longstreet longstreet, james used books, rare books and new books find all books by james longstreet and compare prices find signed collectible books by james longstreet from manassas to appomattox. In many there has been an undercurrent of sorts, taking jabs, sometimes less than gentle, at general james longstreet. From manassas to appomattox book by james longstreet. Browse james longstreet s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. General james longstreet fought in nearly every campaign o. He was one of five children in the longstreet family, and his parents owned a cotton plantation.
New book reassesses james longstreet at gettysburg scott mingus, yorkdailyrecord published 6. Some pictures are repins from my other boards but have dirrerent texts. James longstreet would have been 82 years old at the time of death or 194 years old today. The confederacys most controversial soldier by wert, jeffry d. 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. He was born in south carolina, in the united states, in edgefield. From manassas to appomattox, by james longstreeta project. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Lynwood abramhouston chroniclea solid and richly detailed piece of military history. Autograph letter signed james longstreet bauman rare. As quoted in the civil war documentary by ken burns. Buy from manassas to appomattox by james longstreet online at alibris. Et may 1, 2019 i have visited gainesville, georgia, on and off for 30 years during my business.
Col james longstreet, jr 18651922 find a grave memorial. General james longstreet in 1863 from the painting in the corcoran art gallery. General james longstreet in the west a monumental failure. The man, the soldier, the controversy, edited by r. It casts strong light on a talented, complex and fascinating figure. T he following article about the wounding of confederate lt. What are failures did james longstreet made answers. Grant, formed at west point and continuing into old age. Hagerstown debutante lib werth embraced life as a navy wife a. Wert is the author of eight previous books on civil war topics, most recently cavalryman of the lost cause and the sword of lincoln. 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.
According to some, he was partially to blame for the confederate defeat at gettysburg. His account of his and longstreet s relationship from foes to friends is worth the read. The confederacys most controversial commander 2000. In his book, sorrel states that he first met longstreet in july 1861 right before the first battle of manassas. Klazura no comments a brilliant tactician, longstreet advised lee throughout the war, and lee often listened. Before reading this i had assumed that jubal early and others who attacked longstreet after the war decided he would be a good scapegoat for their and lees failures due to his not being from virginia and because he became a republican after the war. James longstreet great people army city bad as was being shot by some of our own troops in the battle of the wilderness, that was an honest mistake, one of the accidents of war, being shot at, since the war, by many officers, was worse. General james longstreet, the confederacys most controversial soldier by jeffry d. Sickles lost his leg at gettysburg on july 3, 1863.
The bulk of the book appropriately focuses on the civil war, but wert also briefly delves into longstreets life before and after it. The man behind the myths a brilliant, provocative, riveting life, so much so that i found it impossible to. When former confederate general james longstreet died in 1904, there was no great outpouring of grief throughout the south he had served during four years of bloody warfare. James longstreet was born in south carolina in 1821, and he graduated west point in 1842. During the mexicanamerican war in 1847, he experienced extensive front line combat service in both the northern and southern theaters of operations, where he led detachments that helped capture two mexican forts guarding monterey longstreet also engaged in street fighting in monterey. General james longstreet picketts charge gettysburg battle. James longstreet s most popular book is from manassas to appomattox. General james longstreet was lees senior lieutenant in the army of northern virginia and the general whose conduct at the battle of gettysburg remains a topic of heated debate more than years later. Single sheet of lined paper, measuring 712 by 10 inches. James longstreet to take command of the suffolk expedition, as he called it.
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