A history of Company B; 1st Special Battalion (Wheat's) Louisiana Volunteers in the War Between the States. The Tiger Rifles; Company B; of Wheat's Battalion became famous because of their flashy Zouave uniforms; their famous battalion commander; Major Roberdeau Wheat; and their heroics at First Battle of Manassas. Their nickname; Tigers; became attached; first to the battalion; and then to all Louisiana troops serving in the Army of Northern Virginia. The book tries to separate fact from myth with regards to the Tigers. The men became so notorious for their antics in camp; they got blamed for a lot of things they didn't do; although they did plenty on their own to deserve their reputation. Also examined is the possible real identity of their company commander; Captain Alexander White. His name is an alias but as far as is known; his real identity has been a mystery. The book focuses tightly on the men of the Tiger Rifles and brings them to life as much as the limited resources allows.
#196241 in Books Bedford/St. Martin's 2012-05-04Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.07 x .79 x 6.45l; 1.70 #File Name: 1457613476704 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. rich in CONTENT as well as rich in BORINGBy ~*Princess*~This book is just a ton of words on a page. I was required to buy this several years ago for my history class. I remember skimming through the required reading with the anticipation of the end of my class. Perhaps it had to do with the professor; but I think the book makes a significant impact on a class. I had a terrible professor last year; but saved the book from her class and still continue to refer to it often. I listed and sold this book the day after the class was over so I could get my money back. It is hard to make a history textbook interesting; and I have yet to read an actual "exciting" history textbook. However; this one isn't exciting nor interesting. I never used it in an essay; and I have never needed the content found in it since I sold it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Pass; Passable U.S. History BookBy ReviewinatorThis is a very traditional textbook. It focuses on the "Big Man; Big Event" Theory to U.S. History. It is lacking in maps and in other visuals. It is a good textbook if you want to know how U.S. History used to be taught and how to teach only to one part of your audience. I give it 3 stars because it does a fair job of coverage and provides a good narrative to U.S. History. There are other textbook out there that are better; more inclusive; and frankly; more teachable. It is a good book to give the framework or the structure of U.S. History; but not one that demonstrates the advances made in U.S. History textbooks in the last 20 years. I am a history teacher in High School that has taught from many different books over the years; has taught AP and Junior College classes. In included the last so that you would understand my background for the review.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Great Primer and Foundation BuilderBy T.J. BlackburnThis book review was syndicated from my blog [...]With the 2012 Presidential Elections looming around the corner; I find it very helpful to know the historical context of some of the issues driving the U.S. today. American Promise; Vol. II does not disappoint in this regard. Surveying U.S. history from the Reconstruction to the end of the 2nd Bush administration; this textbook touches on the major themes and events of the last 150 years. Although this "Value Edition" (read: paperback; black white photos; etc) does not go in depth on some of the particulars or nuances of the various eras covered within; the information that Mr. Roark et al share with the undergrad student is sufficient to whet the appetite for extracurricular edification. I definitely recommend that the reader take notes on anything that pique their interest and read up on it on their own. This book really only gives background information and history; real history; is too complex and dynamic to cover in 600 pages.The only thing negative--if you even want to call it "negative"--that I could say about this college textbook is that it ends at the beginning of 2007 and only hints on W's plan for the 2007/2008 troop surge. It does not cover the Great Recession or the 2008 elections or anything else that has happened since. I am left to wonder if the authors' analysis of the last decade or three would be different that what is in this book. Otherwise this is a great and quick educational read.
