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Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by thomas jackson. Jackson was a tactician of first rank and, though a strict disciplinarian, had the affection of his men. If you want a book that covers jacksons whole life including the civil war and. This volume gives the most authoritative side of thomas jonathan stonewall jackson 18241863 through the eyes of his wife mary anna jackson. Review stonewall jackson s life is described by hardship, courage, and fidelity. All of cozzens books have been selections of the book of the month club, history book club, andor the military book club. The easton press has been publishing fine quality leatherbound books for almost 30 years, using 22kt gold stamping on the covers, fine endpapers and sewnin satin bookmarks. See more ideas about leather bound books, easton press and bill walton. Easton franklin books specializes in selling books from the easton press and franklin library. Out of print series on recent catalog covers easton press. A strategic and tactical study with maps and plans by john bigelow, jr. General thomas stonewall jackson armchair general and. Pressing on in the darkness, stonewall jackson was mortally wounded by the fire of his own men. Life of stonewall jackson this early biography reveals how jackson.
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Jackson never sought fame, but he could not escape its light when opportunity came. Many famous historical figures are noted for their words of wisdom or pithy sayings called maxims george washington and napoleon come to mind and james robertson, author of the massive biography cited in the first section above, has done the same for jackson in stonewall jackson s book of maxims, a selection made from his various writings. Genuine, original, and highly valued, these books belong in the library of the most discerning collector and also make the perfect gift. General biographical studies since its appearance in 1997, james i.
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