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This book is a tribute to general william tecumseh sherman. William tecumseh sherman quotes about civil war az quotes. Please give your nomination for the best book on sherman. By volume, it is the largest known living singlestem tree on earth. Mar 27, 2020 shermans autobiography is pretty great. Sherman, still reviled by the south, was the first modern general. The general sherman tree is the largest tree in the world by volume. General sherman junior high school located in lancaster, ohio oh. In 1864, in a radically risky move crucial to winning the civil war, william tecumseh sherman led his army of some 80,000 men to atlanta, burned it to. James lee mcdonough has crafted an excellent addition to the available literature on william tecumseh sherman. Nov 14, 2019 nine surprising facts about the powerful general who helped pioneer scorched earth military tactics. Not saying hes right all the time god knows churchi.

William tecumseh sherman 18201891 was an american soldier, businessman, educator and author. He served as a general in the union army during the american civil war 186165, for which he received recognition for his outstanding command of military strategy as well as criticism for the harshness of the scorched earth policies that he implemented in conducting total war against the. Correspondence between general and senator sherman from 1837 to 1891. William tecumseh sherman known as cump to his friends was born in lancaster, ohio. The old women and grannies of new england, reasoning from abstract principles, must defy the constitution of the country.

The general sherman tree is the worlds largest tree, measured by volume. The people of the south, not relying on the federal government. The new york times bestselling biography of one of americas most storied military figures general william tecumseh sherman s 1864 burning of atlanta solidified his legacy as a ruthless leader. General sherman junior high school lancaster, ohio oh. Each member of civil war talk can nominate one book. Sherman insane, sherman, ashamed and disgraced, considered suicide, but didnt out of consideration to his children. General sherman tree sequoia and kings canyon national.

A simple, rustic eatery presenting fresh and contemporary food utilising local, organic, free. William tecumseh sherman, by james lee mcdonough the. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Although he never commanded in a major union victory and his military career had repeated ups and downs, william tecumseh sherman is the second best known of northern commanders. Sublime achievements in the georgia and tennessee campaigns, and closing scenes of the great struggle. After the war, sherman remained in the military and eventually rose to the rank of full general, serving as generalinchief of the army from 1869 to 1883. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. He served as a general in the union army during the american civil war 186165, for which he received recognition for his outstanding command of military strategy as well as criticism for the harshness of the scorched earth policies that he implemented in. Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and learned a great deal about this most complicated man who became an icon of the great conflict that befell this nation in 1861. What is the best biography to read about william tecumseh. William tecumseh sherman 18201891 was a union general during the civil war.

Donate today to preserve civil war battlefields and the nations history for generations to come. By the liberality of the general government of the united states. Nov 16, 2014 ap photolibrary of congress ap american general. Isbn 9781104090937 9781104090937 softcover, kessinger publishing, llc, 2009. Oddly, for a book of epic scale, mcdonoughs recounting of sherman s march in november and december 1864 is a bit flat, less colorful than his lively earlier depictions of sherman s. William tecumseh sherman began his civil war career as a colonel of the th u. A major new biography of one of americas most storied mi. William tecumseh sherman, 182091, union general in the american civil war, b. William tecumseh sherman february 8, 1820 february 14, 1891 was an american soldier, businessman, educator, and author.

General william tecumseh shermans 1864 burning of atlanta solidified his. By volume, it is the largest known living singlestem tree on earth while the general sherman is the largest currently living tree, it is not the largest historically recorded tree. The book can be a comprehensive biography, or a study in which sherman is the central figure. Top 25 quotes by william tecumseh sherman of 78 az quotes. In 1850 he married ewings daughter eleanor boyle ewing, well known for. Shermans memoir was one of the first from the civil war and was offered to the public because, as sherman wrote in his dedication, no satisfactory history of the war was yet available. Clear, engaging, thorough narrative, if utterly onesided. Discover librarianselected research resources on general william tecumseh sherman from the questia online library, including fulltext online books. James lee mcdonough is a civil war historian and the author of nine books. It is definitely a tourist attraction so expect a crowd but if you are after more solitude, access to the congress trail is available very close by so you can get up close and personal with some.

Still, his march to the sea in 1864 was a success in its goal to. From semiorphan, to west point cadet, to soldier, to banker, to victorious general, general shermans life fills this 28 hour audio book with adventure after adventure. It stands 275 feet 83 m tall, and is over 36 feet 11 m in diameter at the base. Civil war union army leader known for shermans march, in which he and his troops laid waste to the south. I recently finished battle cry of freedom by james mcpherson and thought sherman was the most interesting general discussed.

Life deeds general sherman, first edition abebooks. Sherman is said by many to be the greatest of the civil war generals. More editions of general sherman s official account of his great march through georgia and the carolinas 1865. He served as a general in the union army during the american civil war 186165, receiving recognition for his command of military strategy as well as criticism for the harshness of the scorched earth policies he implemented in conducting total war against the. Widely denounced as fiendishly destructive and even insane for his infamous march to the sea across georgia, sherman was a brilliant commander and strategist who helped bring the bloody war to a swifter and surer end.

Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Praised for his revolutionary ideas on total warfare, william t. General sherman tree at the north end of giant forest. When newspapers published a story titled, general william t. Hailed as prophet of modern war and condemned as a harbinger of modern barbarism, william tecumseh sherman is the most controversial general of the american civil war.

Jun, 2016 from semiorphan, to west point cadet, to soldier, to banker, to victorious general, general shermans life fills this 28 hour audio book with adventure after adventure. Note the engraved frontispiece of sherman and various plates on display. William tecumseh sherman, born february 8, 1820, lancaster, ohio, u. Oddly, for a book of epic scale, mcdonoughs recounting of shermans march in november and december 1864 is a bit flat, less colorful than his. General sherman is a giant sequoia sequoiadendron giganteum tree located in the giant forest of sequoia national park in tulare county, in the u. General shermans largest branches are wider in diameter than most regular tree trunks. The book breaks down shermans life to 30% prewar, 60% civil war, and 10% post war. Book on general sherman i am looking for recommendations of a biography of general sherman, or a history that includes a lot of detail on sherman and his campaigns. Military historian stanley weintraub talked about his book general shermans christmas. James lee mcdonough is a civil war historian and professor emeritus at auburn university. Sherman is positively churchillian in his complete certitude regarding his version of events.

Life and deeds of general sherman including the story of his great march to the sea. Page 189 men have ceased to look to constitutions and law books for their guides, but have studied popular opinion in bar rooms and village newspapers, and that was and is law. William tecumseh sherman, by james lee mcdonough the new. Book is in fair condition, board edges are worn and bumped, 14 of cloth is missing at bottom of spine, small split at top of front outside joint, a 2 split at top of rear outside joint, edge gilt has chipped and faded, front hinge is completely separated needs rebinding. Early career after the death of his father 1829 sherman lived as a member of the family of thomas ewing. General shermans official account of his great march through georgia and the carolinas 1865.

I recently finished battle cry of freedom by james mcpherson and thought. In the book he recounts union general william tecumseh. While he did hate war, he understood that it was cruel and he knew that by demoralizing the south, the north could win. List of books and articles about general william tecumseh sherman. War is cruelty, and you cannot refine it, he wrote in fury to the confederate mayor of atlanta, and his memoir is filled with dozens of such wartime exchanges. This book is well researched and spans general shermans entire life. It is up to you, so dont post questions about what the word best means.

He is best known for his actions in the civil war, where his performance was mixed. He served as a general in the union army during the american civil war 186165, for which he received recognition for his outstanding command of military strategy as well as criticism for the harshness of the scorched earth policies that he implemented in conducting. Civil war union army leader known for sherman s march, in which he and his troops laid waste to the south. The life and times of william tecumseh sherman, by john s. Some biographers overdo the youth and genealogy of their subject. Wednesday, april 29, 2020 read more about general sherman construction update 4292020 school profile. Evolving from a spirited student at west point, sherman became a general who fought in some of the civil wars most decisive campaigns. Jun 19, 2016 oddly, for a book of epic scale, mcdonoughs recounting of shermans march in november and december 1864 is a bit flat, less colorful than his lively earlier depictions of shermans. The largest of these branches fell down in a winter storm in. It also blends in a lot of intuitive thinking by the author, who know his subject well. Page 286 state, i deem it proper to acquaint you that i accepted such position when louisiana was a state in the union, and when the motto of this seminary was inserted in marble over the main door. Sherman, 18601865, the university of north carolina press. William tecumseh sherman was an american soldier, businessman, educator, and author. Meticulously researched with extensive use of shermans prolific correspondence, it paints a striking picture of a complex man.

Among the towering figures of the civil war, none is more enigmatic than general william tecumseh sherman. A good book about the greatest general to come out of the civil war. First edition of this detailed account of shermans civil war exploits, with engraved portrait frontispiece and numerous illustrations and maps, together with the scarce salesmans dummy, containing the frontispiece, 17 woodengravings, excerpts and sample spine panel. General sherman construction update 4292020 posted on. While the general sherman is the largest currently living tree, it is not the largest historically. He played a crucial role in the victory over the confederate states and became one of the most famous military.

Hailed as a prophet of modern war and condemned as a harbinger of modern barbarism, sherman is the most controversial general of the civil war. Home letters of general sherman william tecumseh sherman. He led union forces in crushing campaigns through the south, marching through georgia and the carolinas 186465. More editions of general shermans official account of his great march through georgia and the carolinas 1865. General sherman s official account of his great march through georgia and the carolinas 1865. In 1864, in a radically risky move crucial to winning the civil war, william tecumseh sherman led his army of some 80,000 men to atlanta, burned it to the ground, and then marched to the coast of. A quick read, its worth reading for it will lead the reader to other books. In february 1862, he was assigned to lead a division in the army of the tennessee, serving under gen. Infantry regiment and ended his career as the commanding general of the united states army.