Life of General William Tecumseh Sherman 1891 Hardback Book by Johnson w/ illus.

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General William Tecumseh Sherman’s 1864 burning of Atlanta solidified his legacy as a leader. Evolving from a spirited student at West Point, Sherman became a general who fought in some of the Civil War’s most decisive campaigns—Shiloh, Vicksburg, Atlanta—until finally, seeking a swift ending to the war’s horrendous casualties, he devastated southern resources on his famous March to the Sea across the Carolinas. Later, as general-in-chief of the U.S. Army, Sherman relentlessly paved the way west during the Indian wars. This 1891 book is readable today.  Johnson's description of battles is excellent. Johnson delves into Sherman’s dramatic personal life, including his strained relationship with his wife, personal debts, and his young son’s death.
The result is a remarkable, illuminating portrait of an American icon.
Life of WM. Tecumseh Sherman by W. Fletcher Johnson, 1891.
This 607 page illustrated hardcover book measures 5.5x
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