In Wandering to Glory DeWitt Boyd Stone; Jr.; pieces together the words of officers and soldiers in an imaginative; nontraditional brigade history of one of the Confederacy's most active combat troops. Stone blends firsthand accounts from a variety of sources to tell the colorful story of Brigadier General Nathan George Shanks Evans and his Tramp Brigade. An independent South Carolina unit never permanently attached to a particular army; Evans's Brigade traveled widely; making its way from one frontline to another and earning its nickname. Stone profiles the unit's accomplished but egotistical commander; who gained fame as a hero at the First Battle of Manassas; and traces its impressive war record; which began at Second Manassas and included its moment of glory at ground zero during the Battle of the Crater; at Petersburg; Virginia. Nearly ten percent of all South Carolinians who fought in the Confederate army were members of Evan's Brigade; which included South Carolina's 17th; 18th; 22nd; and 23rd Regiments; the Macbeth Light Artillery; and the infantry companies of the Holcombe Legion. Later the 26th Regiment of South Carolina Volunteers joined the unit. The troops numbered
#2174316 in Books MetroBooks (NY) 1997-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .77 x 10.34 x 10.29l; #File Name: 1567994245128 pageshistorical account of Naval Warfare during the Civil War
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The illustrations are great and it is why I bought the bookBy Michael MorganThe illustrations are great and it is why I bought the book. The information at times is a little spotty but if you like the artistry of Thomas F.Freeman and William R. McGrath then this is the book for you. Good Civil War Naval Art all through which is hard to find in book form.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great graphics; gripping sea batttle narrativesBy Alan RockmanThe Civil War Chronicles "Naval Warfare" is a must for any beginning civil war buff as well as the die-hard enthusiast who wants a strongly-written; coffee table pictorial book of Civil War Naval action. Wideman's narrative is balanced; and he has indeed chosen the best illustrations from the past as well as from today's Civil War artists; as he himself pointed out in his comments. Wideman not only covers and covers well the major actions ("Monitor" vs. "Merrimac"; Farragut at Mobile Bay; the "Kearsage" vs. "Alabama"); he also covers the lesser-known incidents as well; i.e.; the Red River Expedition of 1864; and the assault on Fort Fisher in 1865. All of the major naval personalities are also mentioned here; although he only gives scent coverage to Cushing's daring assault on C.S.S. Albemarle. Again; very value-priced and a finely illustrated narrative of civil war sea combat and innovation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The best coffee table book of Civil War naval actionsBy A CustomerThis book is absolutely a must for anyone interested in Civil War naval history. It is not a large book; but the paintings are absolutely wonderful. I have never seen a book of Civil War naval art which is so complete and visually stunning. The text is also quite good; and enhances the already enjoyable feel of the book. I would strongly endorse this book to any armchair historian; as it touches on an oft-neglected aspect of the War Between the States in a way that is very appealing; both visually and intellectually.
