The most promising young man of the South : James Johnston Pettigrew and his men at Gettysburg / Clyde N. Wilson. [electronic resource]

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilson, Clyde N. (Clyde Norman), 1941-

Series:

Civil War campaigns and commanders series

Civil War campaigns and commanders series The most promising young man of the South

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pettigrew, James Johnston, 1828-1863.

Pettigrew, James Johnston.

Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863.

Gettysburg Campaign, 1863.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (95 p. ) ill. ;

Other Title:

James Johnston Pettigrew and his men at Gettysburg

Place of Publication:

Abilene, Tex. : McWhiney Foundation Press, 1998.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

James Johnston Pettigrew was the quintessential Southerner, regarded by many who knew him as the most promising young man of the South. After finishing first in his class at the University of North Carolina, Pettigrew traveled widely in Europe and noted many similarities between the Old South and the romantic cultures of Spain and Italy. In time, Pettigrew became a lawyer, scholar, poet, and soldier - a rare combination of intellect and courage in the tradition of the Cavaliers.

At the Battle of Gettysburg, Pettigrew and his men personified the undaunting bravery of the Confederate cause. Clyde Wilson makes a case that "Pickett's Charge" should, according to the harsh realities of combat, be called "Pettigrew's Charge," and the reader is drawn inexorably into this climactic battle and the dashed hopes of the Confederacy. Although their effort failed, Pettigrew and his men took their places in the pantheon of American heroes.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

ISBN:

0-585-34771-9