Life And Deeds Of General Sherman: Including The Story Of His Great March To The Sea (1891)

By Henry Davenport Northrop

Book Overview

Life and Deeds of General Sherman: Including the Story of His Great March to the Sea is a biographical account of the life and military career of General William Tecumseh Sherman, written by Henry Davenport Northrop and originally published in 1891. The book explores Sherman's early life in Ohio, his time at West Point, his service in the Mexican-American War, and his rise to prominence during the American Civil War. The book also provides a detailed look at Sherman's famous March to the Sea, a military campaign that saw his Union forces march through Georgia and destroy Confederate infrastructure and supplies. The book includes numerous illustrations and maps, as well as first-hand accounts from soldiers who served under Sherman. Overall, Life and Deeds of General Sherman is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of America's most famous military leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104994364
• ISBN13: 9781104994365
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 586 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"