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Record Nr.

UNINA9910826079303321

Autore

Bonan Gordon B

Titolo

The edge of Mosby's sword [[electronic resource] ] : the life of Confederate Colonel William Henry Chapman / / Gordon B. Bonan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Carbondale, : Southern Illinois University, c2009

ISBN

1-280-69802-0

9786613674982

0-8093-8686-0

1-4416-4568-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (249 p.)

Disciplina

973.7092

B

Soggetti

Soldiers - Confederate States of America

Guerrillas - Confederate States of America

United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Biography

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-212) and index.

Nota di contenuto

A man's courage -- Liberty and union -- A much pleasanter service -- We suffered considerably -- Opportunely delivered fire -- A thrilling sensation -- A fascinating life -- Efficient services -- Much obliged to you -- Catch those fellows -- No quarter -- Nothing but Yankees -- All will be right -- A sense of duty.

Sommario/riassunto

The Edge of Mosby's Sword is the first scholarly volume to delve into the story of one of John Singleton Mosby's most trusted and respected officers, Colonel William Henry Chapman. Presenting both military and personal perspectives of Chapman's life, Gordon B. Bonan offers an in-depth understanding of a man transformed by the shattering of his nation. This painstakingly researched account exposes a soldier and patriot whose convictions compelled him to battle fiercely for Southern independence; whose quest for greatness soured when faced with the brutal realities of warfare; and