Walter Harrison admired the gallantry of the men with whom he served and sought to honour them by writing this history of one of the more famous large units in the Army of Northern Virginia. He vividly recounts the many battles and campaigns; and willingly criticizes generals and politicians.
#1339308 in Books Louisiana State University Press 1996-01-01 1996-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .94 x 5.98l; 1.51 #File Name: 0807120391408 pagesSlavery EmancipationCivil WarAbolitionAfrican AmericanDiscrimination Racism
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Conspiracy or a mistake?By MarianI read this book as part of a retirees' book club selection. It describes the background; and the little that actually is known; about an alleged slave revolt near Natchez; Mississippi; in the very early days of the Civil War. Prof. Jordan produces a tour de force of historiography; making extensive use of a wide variety of sources;both contemporary and later recollections. But the basic human drama is never lost: were the planters more than willing to believe there was a conspiracy to overthrow them and "ravish" their women because they were so outnumbered? Because of a history of slave rebellions in the South? Were the confessions of the slaves actual evidence of a plot; or were they just fantasies -- wishful thinking brought about by the rumors that "Captain Lincoln" was coming to set them free -- admitted as conspiracy to murder "under the lash" of the planter-examiners who ultimately condemned them to death? This is an excellent combination of meticulous historical research; sometimes overwhelming (and occasionally boring) in its detail that also reveals great human emotions set against the backdrop of hugely important American historical events.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not Gone With the WindBy CustomerI found this book interesting due to the fact that the author was able to make a pretty lengthy story out of what he himself admitted was very limited subject matter.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. a good readBy Donald W. SmithA good read. The problem with this book is the lack of historic information. The author visits other rebellions to add pages.
