| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 220 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
A man's courage -- Liberty and union -- A much pleasanter service -- We suffered considerably -- Opportunely delivered fire -- A thrilling sensation -- A fascinating life -- Efficient services -- Much obliged to you -- Catch those fellows -- No quarter -- Nothing but Yankees -- All will be right -- A sense of duty |
| Summary |
The Edge of Mosby's Sword is the first scholarly volume to delve into the story of one of John Singleton Mosby's most trusted and respected officers, Colonel William Henry Chapman. Presenting both military and personal perspectives of Chapman's life, Gordon B. Bonan offers an in-depth understanding of a man transformed by the shattering of his nation. This painstakingly researched account exposes a soldier and patriot whose convictions compelled him to battle fiercely for Southern independence; whose quest for greatness soured when faced with the brutal realities of warfare; and |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-212) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Chapman, William Henry, 1840-1929.
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Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916.
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| SUBJECT |
Chapman, William Henry, 1840-1929 fast |
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Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916 fast |
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United States. Internal Revenue Service -- Officials and employees -- Biography
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| SUBJECT |
United States. Internal Revenue Service fast |
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Soldiers -- Confederate States of America -- Biography
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Guerrillas -- Confederate States of America -- Biography
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Historical.
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HISTORY.
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Employees
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Guerrillas
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Soldiers
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140214
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| Subject |
United States
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United States -- Confederate States of America
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2009002582 |
| ISBN |
9781441645685 |
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1441645683 |
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9780809386864 |
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0809386860 |
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1280698020 |
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9781280698026 |
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9786613674982 |
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6613674982 |
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