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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bonan, Gordon B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Biography.

Soldiers.

Guerrillas--Confederate States of America--Biography.

Guerrillas.

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

United States.

United States. Internal Revenue Service--Officials and employees--Biography.

Chapman, William Henry, 1840-1929.

Chapman, William Henry.

Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916.

Mosby, John Singleton.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 p.)

Place of Publication:

Carbondale : Southern Illinois University, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

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

ISBN:

1-280-69802-0

9786613674982

0-8093-8686-0

1-4416-4568-3

OCLC:

613206319