Leehe embodies the romantic southern notion of the virtuous lost cause. Powerfully told, richly detailed, but also deeply human in timeless ways, rebel yell unmasks gen. Gwynne delivered a banner lecture entitled rebel yell. Quanah parker and the rise and fall of the comanches, little, brown book group, 2011, isbn 9781849018203. Finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times bestselling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a. Gwynne does just that in rebel yell, which deserves comparisons to shelby footes threevolume the civil war for its depth of knowledge and graceful narrative. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson from the worlds largest community of readers. The violence, passion and redemption of stonewall jackson. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson by s. Gwynne delves deep into jacksons private life, including the loss of his young beloved first wife and his regimented personal habits. General stonewall jackson was like no one anyone had ever. There is some material from before the civil war but the book has the title rebel yell for a reason. Rebel yell breathes contemporary insight and fresh energy into the life of an authentic american legend.
Rebel yell is the name of a brand of bourbon whiskey made in kentucky. The writing and presentation are of such a nature, you feel like you have actually met this very complex and accomplished individual. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book gives an excellent summary of stonewall jackson during the civil war.
Stonewall jackson s book of maxims is inspiring to say the least. The forging of a rebel rebel genius rebel geniuses always faithful, always forward. Feb 17, 2020 rebel yell is written with the swiftly vivid narrative that is gwynne. Rebel yell was published in 2014 and is available at major bookstores. Nov 1, 2018 thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 was a confederate general during the american civil war. Throughout the book, doyle remains open and candid, whether shes admitting. I have a shelf full of civil war books, and i can honestly say that if you can only read one book on stonewall jackson, read rebel yell. The rebel yell, is one of a number of books about thomas j. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson reprint by gwynne, s c isbn. Rebel yell is well written and if you are a reader of west virginia history, the civil war, or gen jackson this is a must read. The final book the clashis the longest, and a bit of a letdown, more propagandistic and predictable in its account of the civil war years in madrid, but still worth reading. Finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times bestselling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a great and tragic national hero.
He is considered, without argument, one of americas greatest military figures. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a. Gwynne delves deep into jacksons private life and traces jacksons brilliant twentyfourmonth career in the. Stonewall jackson, george mcclellan and their brothers the war.
An interesting approximation of the yell can be heard in the 1951 audie murphy film the red badge. Nearby, at stonewall jackson s historical childhood home, his uncles grist mill is the centerpiece of a historical site at the jackson s mill center for lifelong learning and state 4h camp. His big break in life came when a distant relative. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall. Stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson, by s. With a rare combination of unflinching objectivity and genuine compassion, rebel yell unraveled for me the enigma of stonewall jackson.
I had written a biography of stonewall jackson rebel yell. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson the class of 1846. Some say, stonewall was one of the greatest generals of the civil war. Rebel yell is the best biography of stonewall jackson i have ever read. Stonewall jackson, one of american historys most enduring legends and yet most private of men. No audio recordings of the yell exist from the civil war era, but there are audio clips and film footage of veterans performing the yell many years later at civil war. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson ebook.
A union soldier described the rebel yell as nothing like it on this side of the infernal region. Confederate soldiers used the yell when charging to intimidate the enemy and boost their own morale, although the yell had many other uses. See more ideas about stonewall jackson, american civil war and civil war photos. From the author of the prizewinning new york times bestseller empire of the summer moon comes a thrilling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a great and tragic american hero. He spent most of his career as a journalist, including stints with time as bureau chief, national correspondent, and senior editor, and with texas monthly as executive editor. The book s title is of course, the name given the actual screech of charging confederate soldiers that sent chills up the spine of yankee soldiers. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by thomas jackson. Gwynne is the author of hymns of the republic and the new york times bestsellers rebel yell and empire of the summer moon, which was a finalist for the pulitzer prize and the national book critics circle award. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the life and campaigns of stonewall jackson, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country.
Sep 30, 2014 rebel yell is written with the swiftly vivid narrative that is gwynnes hallmark and is rich with battle lore, biographical detail, and intense conflict between historical figures. Finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times. The billy idol song rebel yell was named from the whisky. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. The facility, located near weston, serves as a special campus for west virginia university and the wvu extension service. Jackson started from a very humble childhood as a son of a broken family. The life and campaigns of stonewall jackson download pdf. May 20, 2014 the rebel yell, is one of a number of books about thomas j. The rebel yell was a battle cry used by confederate soldiers during the american civil war. The violence passion and redemption of stonewall jackson pdf online. Gwynne, a 2011 pulitzer prize finalist for empire of the summer moon, casts jackson as a human being, not as a bronze figure towering over a battlefield. Leehe embodies the romantic southern notion of the virtuous. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson is a remarkable book that deserves a place on any list of this centurys best civil war histories. Jackson is also considered, without argument, one of our countrys greatest military figures.
As much as any person in the confederate pantheoneven robert e. The rebel yell this ebook list for those who looking for to read the rebel yell, you can read or download in pdf, epub or mobi. Gwynnes book rebel yell details the life of the souths most beloved martyr, the confederate general who left a brutal battlefield legacy. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson book description. Gwynne brings jackson ferociously to life new york newsday in a swiftly vivid narrative that is rich with battle lore, biographical detail, and intense conflict among historical figures. Stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. The force of jackson s character as presented in this book is so strong that i felt compelled to visit the stonewall jackson house in lexington, va. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson best collection. Jackson s life and once again raises the question what if jackson had lived how would the war have progressed. May some of ebooks not available on your country and only available for those who subscribe and depend to the source of library websites. The force of jacksons character as presented in this book is so strong that i felt compelled to visit the stonewall jackson house in lexington, va.
Stonewall jackson, his campaigns and battles, the regiment, as i saw them stonewall jackson. Rebel yell is written with the swiftly vivid narrative that is gwynne. The books title is of course, the name given the actual screech of charging confederate soldiers that sent chills up the spine of yankee soldiers. From the moment he left vmi for richmond to the moment of his death. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson. The scholarship is exemplary, the narrative riveting and richly textured. Thomas jackson grew up an orphan in the mountains of west virginia, had less than a fourthgrade education when he entered west point and ended up being a general in the army.
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