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Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by james robertson, jr. Revered by his men, respected by his foes, jackson became seemingly invincible. Quoted as a favorite maxim thomas jonathan stonewall jackson in memoirs of stonewall jackson by his widow, mary anna jackson by mary anna jackson. This is a brand new, unread, pristinecondition book. Finalists have been designated from 1990, and termed honor books from 2001. Jackson in 1862 while he was a young cadet at west point, the future general thomas stonewall jackson began writing down a book of maxims which he wished to apply to his life. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by thomas jackson goodreads. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by stonewall jackson, 2002, cumberland house edition, in english. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the. Stonewall jackson quickly took its place as a preeminent book on the subject after its publication in 1866. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims 2005, paperback for sale. Jackson entered the last entry into his famous maxim book. Apparently, jackson rarely spoke at length, but took words seriously.
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After jacksons death, the generals widow commissioned the theologian to write jacksons authorized biography. Each maxim is explained and considered in terms of how it may have affected his actions at various. The gay book award was inaugurated in 1971, recognizing patience and sarah, a historical novel by alma routsong writing as isabel miller, which had been selfpublished by routsong in 1969. Robert lewis dabney and stonewall jackson biography by. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson is a remarkable book that deserves a place on any list of this centurys best civil war histories. Stonewall jackson quickly took its place as a preeminent. Few men have ever started from a more humble beginning and risen to greater heights. Pressing on in the darkness, stonewall jackson was mortally wounded by the fire of his own men.
The facility, located near weston, serves as a special campus for west virginia university and the wvu extension service. Quoted as a favorite maxim thomas jonathan stonewall jackson in memoirs of stonewall jackson by his widow, mary anna jackson by mary anna jackson, prentice presscourier journal, ch. Thought to be obsessive, eccentric, and unable to chat at social events, jackson hid from the world a. How certain maxims offer insights into the mind of the man. Stonewall jackson s book of maxims few men have ever started from humbler beginnings and risen to greater heights. It is a clean, sharp, bright, solidly bound, new book. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims 2002 edition open library. We will post books in their entirety for your enjoyment. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims stonewall jackson. Jackson played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the eastern theater of the war until his death, and had a key part in winning many. Jackson s turning movement completely crumbled hookers right may 2, 1863. Stonewall jacksons valley campaign the great tragedy of modern historiography is that more historians dont write like s. They were drawn from jacksons reading of scripture and the counsel gleaned from human authors. The influences that guided the transformation from reticent boy to confident commander are explored in stonewall jackson s book of maxims, compiled and edited by james i.
Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a confederate general 18611863 during the american civil war, and became one of the bestknown confederate commanders after general robert e. As a cadet at west point, jackson began collecting maxims as part of his quest for status as a gentleman. If you are aware of additional public domain ebooks, related to stonewall jackson, just let us know and we will post them. Christian nee julia jackson, the only child of general stonewall jackson, died here at six oclock this morning, after two weeks illness of. James robertsons meticulous research for his finely crafted biography of stonewall jackson also resulted in the rediscovery of jackson s book of maxims that had been unnoticed for eighty years.
Jackson was a tactician of first rank and, though a strict disciplinarian, had the affection of his men. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims is inspiring to say the least. All products stonewall jackson house virginia military. A dispatch from charlotte, north carolina, august 30th, conveys the following sad intelligence. Each maxim is explained and considered in terms of how it may have. Aug 16, 2015 uncovered in the davis collection of civil war manuscripts at tulane university, robertson, jr. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims english edition ebook. Each maxim is explained and considered in terms of how.
Lees righthand man, ranks as one of the most admired and mystifying characters to emerge from the civil war. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jul 06, 2016 jackson in 1862 while he was a young cadet at west point, the future general thomas stonewall jackson began writing down a book of maxims which he wished to apply to his life. The rooms here have a private bathroom with a shower or bathtubb, cable tv and air conditioning. Project muse the minister, the martyr, and the maxim. Scopri stonewall jacksons book of maxims di stonewall jackson, james i. Thomas jackson grew up an orphan in the mountains of west virginia, had less than a fourthgrade education when he entered west point and ended up being a general in the army. Thomas jackson stonewall jacksons book of maxims similar books. Jacksons turning movement completely crumbled hookers right may 2, 1863.
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