| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 220 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, maps |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-212) and index. |
| Contents |
A man's courage -- Liberty and union -- A much pleasanter service -- We suffered considerably -- Opportunely delivered fire -- A thrilling sensation -- A fascinating life -- Efficient services -- Much obliged to you -- Catch those fellows -- No quarter -- Nothing but Yankees -- All will be right -- A sense of duty. |
| Summary |
The Edge of Mosby's Sword is the first scholarly volume to delve into the story of one of John Singleton Mosby's most trusted and respected officers, Colonel William Henry Chapman. Presenting both military and personal perspectives of Chapman's life, Gordon B. Bonan offers an in-depth understanding of a man transformed by the shattering of his nation. This painstakingly researched account exposes a soldier and patriot whose convictions compelled him to battle fiercely for Southern independence; whose quest for greatness soured when faced with the brutal realities of warfare; and. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Chapman, William Henry, 1840-1929.
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Chapman, William Henry, 1840-1929. |
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Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916.
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Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916. |
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United States. Internal Revenue Service -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
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United States. Internal Revenue Service. |
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Biographies.
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| Subject |
United States. Internal Revenue Service -- Biography -- Officials and employees. |
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Chapman, William Henry, 1840-1929. |
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American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865) |
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Soldiers -- Confederate States of America -- Biography.
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Soldiers. |
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Guerrillas -- Confederate States of America -- Biography.
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Guerrillas. |
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography.
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| Chronological Term |
1861 - 1865 |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Bonan, Gordon B. Edge of Mosby's sword. Carbondale : Southern Illinois University, ©2009 9780809329328 (DLC) 2009002582 (OCoLC)300720809 |
| ISBN |
9781441645685 (electronic book) |
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1441645683 (electronic book) |
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9780809386864 (e-book) |
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0809386860 (e-book) |
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1280698020 |
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9781280698026 |
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9780809329328 (alkaline paper) |
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0809329328 (alkaline paper) |
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