In this revised edition of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass David Blight has tightened and revised the introduction to reflect new insights gained from recent research particularly on how much Douglass modeled his writing on Biblical rhetoric and stories and on the abolitionist s appearance as a character in many works of contemporary fiction Part Three features selected reviews of Douglass s writings along with his own letters and speeches with substantial explanatory headnotes to aid students These documents now include a letter written by Douglass to William Lloyd Garrison upon his arrival in the British Isles in 1845 just after publication of the Narrative the first of many such public letters through which the author and orator revealed how his autobiography was received as well as how he was himself undergoing a personal transformation This volume features updated versions of the pedagogical student aids from prior editions such as the chronology of Frederick Douglass s life questions for consideration illustrations selected bibliography and index Book jacket
#1169843 in Books Longstreet James 2015-08-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.21 x .31 x 6.14l; .71 #File Name: 1298490715102 pagesFrom Manassas to Appomattox
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Long; and controversial; but a good readBy 5/0“From Manassas to Appomattox†by James Longstreet This book is the memoir(s) of Confederate General James Longstreet; the general whom; excepting Stonewall Jackson; was the man most trusted and relied upon by Robert E. Lee during the Civil War. After the war; the “Let's deify Lee†crowd (led chiefly by former Confederate Jubal Early) tried to use Longstreet as the scapegoat for some of Lee's failures.... partly because Longstreet had the candor to say publicly that Lee (and Jackson) had their faults and made mistakes (eg the 7-days war; Gettysburg; et al). Longstreet in his book does a pretty good job of describing the Confederate army's life up to Gettysburg but from there he drifts a bit into a lengthy defense of himself against the claims of Early and his friends. At times he sounds almost petulant; and maybe he was since he rendered loyal (if candid) service for four years and then was “thanked†by being made the goat. In all; it's a good read.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Last Surviving Rebel GeneralBy john purcellLongstreet was Lee's top leader and as a younger man he lived nearly a generation after Lee's death. This gave him an opportunity to re-establish himself with his old friend Grant and write a memoir to ensure his place when his colleagues put the blame on him.Warning about this version of Longstreet's memoirs: This is the public domain book so huge sections are missing. I don't know how this works but I would recommend you buy the complete page turner. This skips pages in the middle of chapters and whole chapters.In any case Longstreet writes well. He does not seem that focused on his legacy but tells a good story. Grant is a better writer with his clipped factual style but Longstreet fills us in on Lee; Jackson; and the others. He was there at the beginning in Bull Run; did a short spell in the west (people forget about that) and went with Lee to see Grant on the last day.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A good 1st person history of a critical time in our history.By da perfesserThis is an interesting look at the Civil War as experienced by General James Longstreet. You really need a map to follow along as he details battle after troop movement after battle ... You can kind of get the idea of what he's saying; but a map (not included in Kindle edition :( ) would be very helpful; especially if you have no familiarity with that area. His style of writing is dated; as you'd expect from something written in the late-1800s; but it's still quite readable.In several places; Longstreet defends himself from accusations and erroneous reports made by other authors who weren't there. I think he makes a good case for himself; and he doesn't come off as whining; which would have been so easy. All in all; I enjoyed it. I think next time I read it; I'll be sure to keep an atlas by my side; though.
