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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Addey, Markinfield.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863.

Jackson, Stonewall.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Biography.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 p.)

Other Title:

Life and military career of Stonewall Jackson

Place of Publication:

Scituate, Mass. : Digital Scanning, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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'.

Contents:

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 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

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.

Notes:

"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.

ISBN:

9781582183497

158218349X

OCLC:

70736142