William Tecumseh Sherman

FUN-TO-READ CIVIL WAR PUBLICATION!

BIOGRAPHY OF WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN

 William Tecumseh Sherman.  Read about the life of famed Civil War commander William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891) in an exciting, fun-to-read format!  William Tecumseh Sherman was one of the most famous Union military leaders during the United States Civil War, and was appointed General of the United States Army following the Civil War.

This account of the life of William Tecumseh Sherman, which has been reprinted from an 1872 work by L.P. Brockett, is extremely well written and entertaining to read.  What makes this account particularly interesting is that it was originally written when Sherman was actually living, and shortly following the Civil War, giving it an interesting, original perspective.

Includes a discussion of General Sherman's early life, education at West Point, military career, roles in the U.S. Civil War, his life after the Civil War including his appointment as General of the United States Army, and his voyage to Europe with President Ulysses S. Grant's son.  Also includes descriptive accounts of various important military battles in which Sherman was involved.

This publication is softcover, 8.5" x 11", 31 pages, and spiral bound.  The print has been enlarged from the original size, for easier reading.  Reprinted 2006, Belcher Foundation.

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Sample Text:  "Sherman's next most brilliant exploit was his rapid and successful movement for the relief of Admiral Porter's fleet of gunboats, on the Sunflower river, which were in danger of being hemmed in by the enemy, while attempting to reach Haines' Bluff, above Vicksburg, with a view to an attack on the city.  In Grant's subsequent attempt on the city from below, the role assigned to Sherman was one involving considerable danger, and requiring a high degree of military tact -- being a feigned attack, or rather a demonstration, in conjunction with the gunboats, on Haines' Bluff.  This attack, which continued with great fury for two days, enabled Grant to land his troops without opposition...." [***]

Sample Text:  "Victory, however, brought no respite to Sherman and his tired veterans.  The flying foe was to be pursued and railroad connections severed; and, while so engaged, they were ordered to the relief of Knoxville, where twelve thousand men under General Burnside were closely besieged by Longstreet.  Eighty-four miles of terrible roads, and two rivers, lay between them and Knoxville, which must be reached in three days."

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 An excellent gift idea for Civil War, military, or history buffs!

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