Soldier Of The South: General Pickett's War Letters To His Wife (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163182109)

Soldier of the South is a collection of letters written by General George E. Pickett to his wife during the American Civil War. Pickett was a Confederate soldier who is best known for leading the ill-fated charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. The letters provide a unique perspective on the war, as they are written by a high-ranking officer who was intimately involved in some of the most important battles of the conflict. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Pickett's experiences on the battlefield, his thoughts on the war and its causes, and his feelings about his family and his wife. The book also includes a detailed introduction that provides context for the letters and explains their historical significance. Overall, Soldier of the South is a fascinating and revealing look at the Civil War from the perspective of one of its most important figures.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: George E. Pickett
ISBN-10: 1163182109
ISBN-13: 9781163182109
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d