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James S. Wadsworth Of Geneseo, Brevet Major-General Of United States Volunteers

James S. Wadsworth Of Geneseo, Brevet Major-General Of United States Volunteers

Pearson, Henry Greenleaf

Paperback

Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1163626201
ISBN13: 9781163626207
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book, titled James S. Wadsworth Of Geneseo, Brevet Major-General Of United States Volunteers by Henry Greenleaf Pearson, provides a comprehensive account of the life and military career of James S. Wadsworth. Wadsworth was a prominent figure in the United States during the mid-19th century, serving as a politician and military leader during the Civil War. The book begins by detailing Wadsworth's early life, including his upbringing in a wealthy family in New York and his education at Yale University. It then goes on to discuss his political career, including his time as a member of the New York State Assembly and his unsuccessful bid for governor of New York in 1862. The bulk of the book, however, is devoted to Wadsworth's military service during the Civil War. Wadsworth played a key role in several major battles, including the First Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Antietam, and the Battle of Gettysburg. He was also instrumental in the creation of the Union Army's Cavalry Corps, and was promoted to the rank of Brevet Major-General for his service. Throughout the book, Pearson provides a detailed and engaging account of Wadsworth's life and achievements, drawing on a variety of primary sources to paint a vivid picture of this important historical figure. Overall, James S. Wadsworth Of Geneseo, Brevet Major-General Of United States Volunteers is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States during the Civil War era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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