"Stonewall Jackson" : the life and military career of Thomas Jonathan Jackson / / Markinfield Addey

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910963739603321
• Autore: Addey Markinfield
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Scituate, Mass., : Digital Scanning, 2001
• ISBN: 9781582183497; 158218349X
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (241 p.)
• Soggetti: United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Biography
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: "As published in 1863."; Originally published: "Stonewall Jackson":the life and military career of Thomas Jonathan Jackson, Lieutenant-General in the Confederate army. New York: C.T.Evans ; Chicago: J.R.Walker, 1863.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- LIFE AND MILITARY CAREER OF THOMAS JACKSON -- PREFACE -- CONTENTS. -- CHAPTER I. -- BEFORE THE REBELLION. -- His Military Career an Episode in the History of the Rebellion -- Compared with the Puritan Leaders of England -- Resemblance to Havelock -- Northern Appreciation of his Gallantry -- Birth and Parentage -- Becomes a Student at West-Point -- Slow at Study -- Futile Attempt to play the Flute -- Specimens of Eccentricities -- Graduates -- Class-Mates -- Enters the Army -- Proceeds to Mexico -- Promoted for his Bravery -- Instances of Gallantry -- Retires from the Army -- Becomes Professor of Mathematics at Lexington, Va. -- Escapes Assassination -- Married -- Becomes a Widower -- Married a Second Time -- CHAPTER II. -- THE UPPER POTOMAC . -- Jackson resigns his Professorship and joins the Confederate Army -- Becomes a Colonel -- Joins Johnston's Forces on the Upper Potomac -- Rebel Evacuation of Harper's Ferry -- Scenes of Devastation -- Encounter with Patterson at Falling Waters -- Jackson's First Display of Strategetic Ability -- Johnston eludes Patterson and joins Beauregard -- Jackson made a Brigadier-General. -- CHAPTER III. -- THE BATTLE OF BULLRUN . -- Jackson's Position at the Opening of the Battle -- His Timely Appearance upon the Principal Scene -- Origin of the Sobriquet "Stonewall" -- Description of the Main ; Battle-Ground -- Desperate Position of the Confederates -- Terrible Conflicts between the Opposing Forcess -- Gallantry of Jackson's Brigade -- The Federals finally Repulsed -- They become Panic-Stricken -- Reasons why they were not Pursued by the Rebels -- Beauregard's Official Remarks on Jackson's Heroism -- His Appearance on the Field of Battle. -- CHAPTER IV. -- WINTER CAMPAIGN ON THE UPPER POTOMAC. -- Lull in Military Proceedings -- Jackson placed in Command on the Upper Potomac -- March to Hancock.; Severity of the Weather and Suffering of the Troops -- Skirmish at Bath -- Engagement at Hancock -- Results of the Expedition -- Jackson's Energy as a Commander -- His Endurance of Fatigue -- Illustrations of his Piety. -- CHAPTER V. -- THE BATTLE OF WINCHESTER . -- Jackson retires from the Upper Potomac -- Skirmish at Blue's Gap -- Encounter at Blooming Gap -- Death of General Lander -- Harper's Ferry reoccupied by the Federals -- Advance of General Banks to Winchester -- Skirmishes before the Battle -- Country around Winchester -- Opening of the Engagement -- Terrific Conflict near a Stone Wall -- The Confederates finally repulsed -- Numbers and Losses of the Combatants. -- CHAPTER VI. -- CAMPAIGN IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHENANDOAH - RETREAT OF GENERAL BANKS. -- Retreat of Jackson up the Valley -- Federal Plans to capture him -- Battle of McDowell -- Compels Banks to retreat -- Battle of Front Royal -- Alarm of General Banks at Strasburgh -- He commences a rapid Retreat -- Disasters by the Way -- Exciting Scenes in Winchester -- Second Battle of Winchester -- Safe Arrival of the Federals in Maryland -- Estimate of Losses. -- CHAPTER VII. -- VALLEY OF THE SHENANDOAH - FEDERAL PURSUIT OF JACKSON . -- Excitement in the North -- Federal Plan to capture Jackson -- Attack on Harper's Ferry -- Front Royal recovered -- Fremont and Shields pursue Jackson -- Death of General Ashby -- Battle of Cross Keys -- Port Republic -- Jackson escapes his Pursuers -- Discomforts of Fremont's March -- The Valley left a Scene of Desolation. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- THE SEVEN DAYS' BATTLES BEFORE RICHMOND. -- Jackson created a Major-General -- McClellan Lands upon the Peninsula -- Occupation of Yorktown -- Williamsburgh -- Hanover Court-House -- Seven Pines -- Fair Oaks -- Stuart's celebrated Raid -- Position and Number of the Opposing Forces -- FIRST DAY: Battle of Oak Grove.; Confederate Council of War -- SECOND DAY: Battle of Mechanicsville -- THIRD DAY: Battle of Gaines's Mill -- The Battle-Ground -- Jackson's Attack on the Federal Rear -- The River Crossed by the Federal Right Wing -- Council of War -- FOURTH DAY: Battle of Garnett's Farm -- FIFTH DAY: Battle of Peach Orchard -- Battle of Savage's Station -- SIXTH DAY: Battle of White Oak Swamp -- Battle of Glendale -- SEVENTH DAY: Battle of Malvern Hill -- Losses of the Combatants -- Importance of Jackson's Services during the Week. -- CHAPTER IX. -- THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST GENERAL POPE . -- Organization of Pope's Army -- His Address and Orders to his Troops -- Strength of his Army -- Confederate Plan to Crush him -- Commences to Advance -- He is opposed by Jackson -- Battle of Cedar Mountain -- Narrow Escapes -- Jackson's Official Report -- Losses in the Battle -- The Field of Operations removes to near Washington -- Pope retires behind the Rappahannock -- Stuart's Cavalry Raid -- Pope's Papers Captured -- Jack-son's March upon the Federal Right Flank -- Reaches Manassas Junction -- Feast of his Famished Soldiers -- Pope's Project to capture him -- Critical Position of Jackson -- Battle of Groveton -- Jackson reënforced by Lee and Longstreet -- Second Battle of Bull Run -- Federal Defeat -- Pope retires to Centreville -- Battle at Chantilly -- Jackson's Share in the Campaign. -- CHAPTER X. -- THE INVASION OF ; MARYLAND -- The Federals retire within the Lines of Washington -- Resignation of Pope -- Appointment of McClellan -- Jackson leads the Way into Maryland -- Enters Frederick -- Incidents during its Occupation -- Lee's Proclamation -- Jackson marches upon Harper's Ferry -- Maryland Heights abandoned -- Harper's Ferry bombarded -- Its Surrender -- Jackson's Report of the Capture -- Federal Inquiry into the Cause of Surrender -- Battle of South-Mountain.; Battle of Antietam -- The Battle-ground and Positions of the Combatants -- Terrific Contest between Jackson and Hooker -- Change in the Scene of Conflict -- The Losses -- Jackson demolishes Thirty Miles of Railroad -- Affair at Blackford's Ford. -- CHAPTER XI. -- THE BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURGH. -- Jackson's Antagonists -- Burnside supersedes McClellan -- The Army of the Potomac marches to the Rappahannock -- The Battle-Ground -- The Federals cross the River -- Positions of the two Commanders -- Advance of Franklin -- Heroism of a Confederate Officer -- Opening of the Battle -- Sublimity of the Scene -- Attack on the Fortifications -- The Field of Death -- The Combat described -- Reserves brought into Action -- The Losses -- Councils of War -- The River recrossed. -- CHAPTER XII. -- THE BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE. -- Jackson created Lieutenant-General -- Burnside's proposed Operations -- Hooker placed in Command of the Army of the Potomac -- Winter Quarters -- Movements against Fredericksburgh -- The Rappahannock crossed -- Hooker reaches Chancellorsville -- Description of the Place -- Lee's and Jackson's Movements -- Arrival at Chancellorsville -- Jackson's Celebrated Attack upon the Federal Flank -- Receives his Death-Wound -- A Federal Officer's Interview with Jackson -- Subsequent Engagements -- Losses in the Battles -- Lee's Estimate of Jackson's Abilities. -- CHAPTER XIII. -- LAST MOMENTS AND OBSEQUIES. -- Jackson's Daily Condition after being Wounded -- He is attended by Mrs. Jackson -- His Last Remarks -- His Death -- General Lee's Order to the Army -- Jackson's Successor -- The Remains reach Richmond -- Received with Public Honors and lie in State -- Arrive in Lexington -- The Funeral. -- ADDENDA. -- INCIDENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS. -- Visit to Jackson in Camp -- The General's Experiences on Horseback -- An Inquisitive Friend.; Jackson's Admiration of Lee -- Abhorrence of Sectional Hate -- Devotional Habits -- Religious Condition of Jackson's Army -- General Appearance and Habits -- Estimates of Jackson's Character -- Jackson viewed from a Northern Stand-point.