Life of Major-General James Shields

By William Henry Condon

Book Overview

The book ""Life Of Major-General James Shields: Hero Of Three Wars And Senator From Three States"" was written by William H. Condon and published in 1900. This biography tells the story of James Shields, a major general who fought in three different wars and served as a senator from three different states. The book provides a detailed account of Shields' life, from his early years in Ireland to his immigration to the United States and his service in the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and the Indian Wars. It also covers his political career, including his time as a senator from Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri. Throughout the book, Condon highlights Shields' bravery, leadership, and dedication to his country. He describes Shields' military strategies and battles, as well as his contributions to the political landscape of the United States. Overall, ""Life Of Major-General James Shields"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable military leader and politician.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164396404
• ISBN13: 9781164396406
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"