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

• Autore: Addey Markinfield
• Pubblicazione: Scituate, Mass., : Digital Scanning, 2001
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (241 p.)
• Soggetto geografico: United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Biography
• 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.
• Sommario/riassunto: The Life and Military Career of Thomas Jonathan Jackson is Markinfield Addey's mesmerizing account of General Stonewall Jackson, a man who was deemed to be one of the most brilliant commanders of the Civil War. With a skillful, though sometimes peculiar, style of fighting, his charisma inspired confidence in his troops, firing up their enthusiasm for the cause while fearlessly and courageously obeying his every command. Soldiers from both the North and South revered Jackson as a man noble in heart and chivalric in action'.
• Altri titoli varianti: Life and military career of Stonewall Jackson
• Titolo autorizzato: "Stonewall Jackson"
• ISBN: 9781582183497; 158218349X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910963739603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II