Prudent Soldier: A Biography Of Major General E. R. S. Canby, 1817-1873 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258103521)

""Prudent Soldier"" is a detailed biography of Major General E.R.S. Canby, a prominent figure in the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era. Written by Max L. Heyman Jr., the book chronicles Canby's life from his birth in 1817 to his death in 1873. Heyman provides a thorough account of Canby's military career, including his service in the Mexican-American War, his command of the Department of New Mexico, and his role in the Union's western campaigns during the Civil War. The book also delves into Canby's post-war work as a military governor in Louisiana and Alabama, where he was tasked with overseeing the reconstruction of the South. Heyman draws on a wealth of primary sources to paint a vivid portrait of Canby as a cautious and methodical commander who was respected by his peers and subordinates. ""Prudent Soldier"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Civil War, Reconstruction, or the life of one of the Union's most accomplished generals.Biography Of Major General E. R. S. Canby, 1817-1873, His Military Service In The Indian Campaigns, In The Mexican War, In California, New Mexico, Utah, And Oregon; In The Civil War In The Trans-Mississippi West, And As Military Governor In The Post War South. Frontier Military Series, V3.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.

Author: Max L. Jr. Heyman, E. R. S. Canby
ISBN-10: 1258103524
ISBN-13: 9781258103521
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/14/2011
Pages: 422
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d