Personal Recollections of Distinguished Generals by William Franklin Gore Shanks
"Personal Recollections of Distinguished Generals" by William Franklin Gore Shanks is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book aims to provide insights into the personalities and characteristics of notable military leaders from the American Civil War, primarily focusing on their human qualities beyond their military prowess. The opening of the work sets the stage for Shanks's exploration of the subject, beginning with a preface that outlines his intent toconvey a more rounded depiction of these generals. He emphasizes the complexity of characters like William Tecumseh Sherman, who is described as both brilliant and eccentric, embodying an intriguing mix of strength and vulnerability. Shanks notes that he will address the generals in "undress uniform," which suggests a more personal and informal portrayal, aiming to capture not only their military achievements but also their personal quirks and failings. This introductory portion hints at a narrative rich with anecdotes and reflections, inviting readers to appreciate the multifaceted nature of these historical figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shanks, William Franklin Gore, 1837-1905 |
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| LoC No. | 02007461 |
| Title | Personal Recollections of Distinguished Generals |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | [William Tecumseh] Sherman as a strategist -- [George H.] Thomas as a tactician -- [Ulysses S.] Grant as a general -- [Philip Henry] Sheridan as a cavalryman -- Fighting Joe [Joseph] Hooker -- Recollections of [Lovell H.] Rousseau -- Peculiarities of various generals -- Some peculiarities of our veterans. |
| Credits | Produced by Christian Boissonnas, The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography |
| Subject | Generals -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48980 |
| Release Date | May 17, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 108 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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