This book follows the 7th Tennessee Infantry Regiment from their May 1861 mustering-in to the war's final moments at Appomattox in April 1865. It is an intensely personal account based upon the Tennesseans' letters; journals; memoirs; official reports; personnel records and family histories. It is a powerful account of courage and sacrifice. The men (a full roster is included) changed from exhilarated volunteers to battle-hardened veterans. They had eagerly rushed to join up; "anxious to confront the enemy on the battle front." Later; amid the grim realities; the Tennesseans stayed with their comrades and carried out their responsibilities. Rifleman Tom Holloway wrote; "I went into this measure with the conviction that it was my imperative duty." Eventually; as the war destroyed the Tennesseans; Lt. Ferguson Harris wrote simply; "I wonder who will be the last of us to go?"
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. MUST READ!By heavensloveI just want to tell you that of all of my library on this subject; this is so far the best. I do not understand why someone would say there were no references. You need to have real information on your family perhaps to use this book; I do not know; but I found references in almost all pages.I was thrilled to read this book. Thank you; Thank you.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Jews and Muslims in British Colonial AmericaBy K. T.This book is very interesting and gives new insight into the Jewish roots in British colonial America and seems well-documented.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Patrick Henry was not from Jewish or Muslim descentBy M. CouvillonI can't speak for all chapters; but the one on Patrick Henry is very inaccurate. The author relies on a diary entry from Col. William Byrd who mentions that Patrick's mother; Sarah Winston; was "from the family of Esau" and her first husband; John Syme; of the "saracen" family; to conclude that his mother was a Jew and her husband a Muslim. Col. Byrd loved to play in words and was speaking more about their appearance and should not be taken literally. Curiously; though; the author says the name Syme is Hebrew for Simon but then makes John Syme a Muslim. She also states that Patrick Henry had two wives but no children; so dna can't be done. A quick search would have revealed that Henry had more off spring than almost all of the founding fathers-17 children and 77 grandchildren! Countless of his descendants are alive today! What we do know is that Patrick Henry's mother was an Episcopal when Byrd wrote about her in his diary because she attempted to bring him to the Anglican parish church with her and he refused. During the great awakening movement in Virginia in the 1740's; Sarah became influenced by the Rev. Samuel Davies and converted to the Presbyterian faith. She also brought her son; Patrick; to hear Samuel Davies' preach; which had a great impact on his oratory. Patrick Henry was baptized in the Episcopal Church; became a vestryman of that church and remained a devout Episcopal throughout his life; though he was known to be very friendly to other sects; especially the Presbyterians. His uncle; whom he was named after; was the Rev. Patrick Henry; the Anglican minister of St. Paul's Parish Church. Sarah's second husband was John Henry; father of Patrick Henry. He was a devout member of the Church of England and also a long member of his parish vestry. The idea that Patrick Henry was of jewish or muslim descent is completely false.
