Originally published in 1915; when Jennings Cropper Wise was commandant of the Virginia Military Institute; The Long Arm of Lee has never been surpassed as an authoritative study of the Confederate artillery in the Civil War. Volume I describes the organization and tactics of the field batteries of General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia and their performance in famous battles; including those at Bull Run; Malvern Hill; Cedar Mountain; Harper's Ferry; Sharpsburg; and Fredericksburg. It ends with the bitter winter interlude before the Chancellorsville campaign of the spring of 1863. Volume 2 of Wise's history; also available as a Bison Book; takes up the harrowing events stretching from Chancellorsville to Appomattox. In his introduction; Gary W. Gallagher addresses some of the myths exposed by Wise; touching on the persistent under-estimation of the artillery's role in winning battles.
#154333 in Books Frank Bird Linderman 2003-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .36 x 5.28l; .41 #File Name: 0803280254150 pagesPretty Shield Medicine Woman of the Crows
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. this book is perfect. Pretty shield tells her story in such a ...By Lindsey KingI wish this book were longer! For anyone seeking a little insight into Native American history; this book is perfect. Pretty shield tells her story in such a way that you feel as if you were there.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. but I became enamored in the story of Pretty - ShieldBy CustomerI bought this book for a class; but I became enamored in the story of Pretty - Shield. It was a perspective that I had never seen before and I am more enlightened for it5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. a look back in timeBy DavidThe author also knew sign language; so he also picked up extra meaning lost in translation. This is a fantastically good view into the life of an indigenous woman; you really get into her spirit; her life; in this book. Really good description of her life; and culture. Mourning Dove: A Salishan Autobiography (American Indian Lives) and Nisa: The Life and Words of a !Kung Woman are rough comparables. Please cite any other books that are like this; if you know of any; ok?
