“‘That devil Forrest’ was at his heels again; and once more the crackling rifles of his rear-guard and their relentless pursuers came ringing through the wood.†Nathan Bedford Forrest was one of twelve children; born to a poor blacksmith and his wife in Bedford County; Tennessee. Yet; despite these humble origins he would go on to become one of the most innovative cavalry leaders America has ever seen. His enemies respected him and his Southern compatriots admired him. Both General Johnston and General Sherman agreed that he was “the most remarkable man our Civil War produced on either side.†While Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee; in their postwar memoirs; stated that the tide of the war might have been changed had the Confederate high command better used Forrest’s talents. John A. Wyeth’s brilliant biography of Forrest fully captures this fascinating general and his actions throughout the war. From his brilliant campaigns at Fort Donelson; Shiloh and Brice’s Crossroads to his more controversial moments; for example at the Battle of Fort Pillow where many Union prisoners were slaughtered; Wyeth examines every part of Forrest’s career in precise detail. “This biography; like its subject; has few peers.†New York Times Book Review “Dr. Wyeth’s style is attractive; and his narrative; notwithstanding the amplitude of detail and incident; is extremely clear. He tells the story well; and vividly paints the scenes of his hero’s campaigns; and Forrest stands out from the canvas; audacious and energetic; yet vigilant and cautious; vehement but clear-sighted and prescient; the incarnation of dauntless; sagacious; indomitable leadership.†The American Historical Review John Allan Wyeth fought in the American Civil War for the Confederacy before becoming a well-respected surgeon in New York. Wyeth wrote innovative and widely used medical texts that introduced illustrations in color as well as a memoir; With Sabre and Scalpel: The Autobiography of a Soldier and Surgeon; an acclaimed biography; That Devil Forrest: Life of General Nathan Bedford Forrest; and many magazine articles. This book was first published as Life of General Nathan Bedford Forrest in 1908. Wyeth died in 1922.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Prophetess12as described - recommended seller13 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Solid Work of Native American; Religious and U.S. HistoryBy Along Red River of the NorthDo not pay attention to the other reviewer's (Lilley Fleming) unsubstantiated critique of the author's historical interpretation or writing ability. This solid monograph has been rightly praised by Charles Hudson; the American Historical Review; the Journal of American History; and Tony Hillerman (a guy who knows a lot about good writing).As a result of intense European American encroachment on their lands (state of Georgia; Andy Jackson and local militias) and assimilationist (Christian missionaries; federal agents) pressures on their culture; some Muscogees (Creeks) initiated a prophetic religious revitalization ("Redstick") movement to regain power and shape the future according to their own beliefs.Martin's scholarship is based on substantial research that accords with a long line of "post-contact religious resistance" by various Native communities in American Indian history (e.g.; Pueblo Revolt (1680); Neolin - the Lenape (Delaware) prophet in Pontiac's Revolt (1763); the Seneca Handsome Lake and the Longhouse Religion (1799); Tecumseh and his brother the Shawnee Prophet(1811); and the various Ghost Dance movements (1870s and 1890s).The only reason for the four-star rating is Martin's occassional lapses into academic jargon.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Important; even ground breaking workBy LarryCA really important work in American Indian history that influenced my own approach to the topic.I am not sure what the other reviewer is complaining about.
