The Making Of A Soldier: Letters Of General R. S. Ewell (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163148617)

The Making Of A Soldier: Letters Of General R. S. Ewell is a book edited by Percy Gatling Hamlin that provides a comprehensive insight into the life and military career of General Richard Stoddert Ewell. The book is a collection of letters written by Ewell to his family and friends, spanning from his early years in the military to his service in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.The letters provide a unique perspective on Ewell's personal and professional life, including his experiences as a cadet at West Point, his service in the Mexican-American War, and his rise to prominence as a Confederate general. Ewell's letters also shed light on the challenges he faced during the Civil War, including his controversial decisions during the Battle of Gettysburg and his struggles with illness and injury.Overall, The Making Of A Soldier offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important military figures of the Civil War era. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in military history or the life of General Richard Stoddert Ewell.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: Percy Gatling Hamlin
ISBN-10: 116314861X
ISBN-13: 9781163148617
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d