In a clear and well written style with good insights into his main character, jeffry wert did great justice to a man who was totally misunderstood during much of the latter half of the 19th century and at least during the first half of 20th century. The confederacys most controversial commander 2000. James lowell street august 2, 1948 september 30, 20 was a twosport star athlete at the university of texas. His parents owned a cotton plantation in the piedmont section of northeastern georgia near what would become the village of gainesville. The speaker in god had a body considers how the image of a higher power is presented to her, beginning with a catholic upbringing in kentucky. On the death of his father he went with his mother to somerville, alabama. The longstreet society in gainesville is a museum dedicated to the life and career of longstreet. Named after the confederate general james longstreet, she entered service in 1942, but was wrecked in a storm on 26 october 1943 and was subsequently used as a target hulk by the united states navy. James longstreet and his place in southern history brown thrasher books ser. In addition to commanding one of the most noted offensives of the war at chickamauga, he led troops at both first and second manassas and gettysburg and stood beside confederate general robert e.
Longstreet was then a most striking figure, about forty years of age, a soldier every inch, and very handsome, tall and well proportioned, strong and active, a superb horseman and with an unsurpassed soldierly bearing, his features and expression fairly matched. See all books authored by james longstreet, including from manassas to appomattox, and the civil war experience 4 volume boxed set, and more on. This is largely a favorable book about longstreet, but it is not uncritical. Military academy at west point, new york 1842, he resigned from the u. He was the fifth child and third son of james longstreet 17831833, of dutch descent, and mary ann dent 17931855 of english descent, originally from new jersey and maryland respectively, who owned a cotton plantation close to where the village of gainesville would be founded in northeastern georgia. Krick talked about confederate general james longstreet, his family life, his friendship with general robert e. James longstreet 18211904 born in edgefield district, south carolina, january 8, 1821, the son of a farmer, longstreet spent his early years in augusta, georgia. As a pitcher he was a two time allamerican who threw the last. Lee to the assignation at appomattox courthouse that brought an end to. He was born in south carolina, in the united states, in edgefield. General james longstreet history james longstreet biography. James longstreet biography birthday, trivia american.
Original research by longstreet society member jan vanderheiden in richmond, va during winter 1862, the three youngest children of general james and maria louisa longstreet died from scarlet fever. James longstreet was a career soldier who served as a lieutenant general in the confederate states army csa during the u. Lee to the assignation at appomattox courthouse that. Longstreet recovered slowly, but in october returned to command of his men, now mired in the trenches around richmond and petersburg. She was laid down on 3 december 1941, then launched on.
Lee put longstreet in charge of the forces north of the james, having general oversight of longstreet but keeping a closer eye on the lesstalented commanders at petersburg. The confederacys most controversial commander 2000 youtube. He was the son of a farmer named james longstreet and his wife, mary ann dent. James longstreet was born on january 8, 1821 in edgefield district, south carolina, an area that is now part of north augusta, edgefield county. James longstreet is an actor, known for icarly 2007. Browse james longstreets bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. This is the most comprehensive military biography to date of the man robert e. In addition to commanding one of the most noted offensives of the war at chickamauga, he led troops at b. General james longstreet 18211904 fought on the side of the confederacy in almost every major battle of the u. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Explore books by james longstreet with our selection at. James longstreets most popular book is from manassas to appomattox. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Longstreet, a native of georgia, had transplanted himself to alabama in order to obtain an appointment to the united states military academy at west point in the class of 1842. And i am always amazed on how much there is to learn about the war even after the many books ive read on it and the college courses i attended. Hill is not he is cast aside by the likes of benjamin spoons butler. See more ideas about james longstreet, american civil war and civil war photos. James longstreet was born on january 8, 1821, in the edgefield district of south carolina. James longstreet rare books and first editions at bauman. An 1842 graduate of the united states military academy at west point, longstreet displayed conspicuous bravery during the mexican war. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The confederacys most controversial soldier wert, jeffry d. Lee glimpsed an opportunity to destroy a union army on the field of battle.
James longstreet simple english wikipedia, the free. Unlike other generals in gray whose deeds are familiar to southerners and northerners alike, longstreet has the image not of a hero but of an. His father was of dutch descent, while his mother had english origins. See more ideas about james longstreet, american civil war and civil war art. An excellent biography, the authors effort to clear the air on james longstreet proves to be very successful. He served under lee as a corps commander for many of the famous battles fought by the army of northern virginia after graduating from the united. Longstreet emerges in this book as a brave and capable commander, who was not afraid to expose himself to danger during battles, because he believed that this was part of the means by which a general had to lead his army. Oct 29, 20 the life and family of james longstreet. Sources differ on picketts birth date, though a baptismal record indicates that he was born on jan. Army officer, government official and most famously a lieutenant general in the confederate army during the. James longstreet great people army city bad as was being shot by some of our own troops in the battle of the wilderness, that was an honest mistake, one of the accidents of war, being shot at, since the war, by many officers, was worse. James longstreet was born on 8th january 1821, to james and mary longstreet. George edward pickett, confederate army officer during the american civil war, known for picketts charge at the battle of gettysburg.
James longstreet was a confederate general during the american civil war. The book god and general longstreet 1982 spoke about his exploits in depth. General james longstreet in the west a monumental failure. James longstreet audio books, best sellers, author bio. James longstreet died on january 2, 1904, just days short of his 83rd birthday.
The speaker in god had a body considers how the image of a higher power is presented to her, beginning with a catholic upbringing in kentucky speckled with stars and peopled with creatures, these poems employ a trinity of sequences that address a present, past, and possible futurefrom a troubled reckoning with belief to loss and promise. He joined the confederacy soon after the civil war began and fought in nearly every campaign of lees army as well as in a. Longstreet grew up in georgia and alabama, graduated from the military academy at west point 1842 and served the united states with distinction in the war with mexico 184648 under zachary taylor and winfield scott. This personal tragedy is mentioned in biographies and discussions of longstreet the general. He was the fifth child of his parents and their third son. James longstreet, confederate officer during the american civil war. James longstreet january 8, 1821 january 2, 1904 was one of the foremost confederate generals of the american civil war and the main junior ranking officer to general robert e. One of the most controversial generals of the confederacy, james longstreet 18211904 was born in south carolina but spent most of his early years in georgia. James longstreet biographies the civil war in america. General james longstreet fought in nearly every campaign of the civil war, from manassas the first battle of bull run to antietam, fredericksburg, chickamauga, gettysburg, and was present at the surrender at appomattox. Books by james longstreet author of from manassas to. Ss james longstreet hull number 112 was a liberty ship built in the united states during world war ii. She was named after the confederate general james longstreet.
James longstreet january 8, 1821 january 2, 1904 was one of the foremost confederate generals of the american civil war and the principal subordinate to general robert e. A monumental failure civil war campaigns and commanders series kindle locations 832833. He graduated from the us military academy in 1842 and served in mexico before resigning his post as major in the us army to join the confederacy. Wert mosbys rangers makes a strong case for james longstreet 18211904 as the best co. Col james longstreet, jr 18651922 find a grave memorial. A few months ago i saw a civil war magazine in the racks at the bookstore it had an article about the fifty best generals in the war i flipped through the list naturally you have lee, stonewall jackson, james longstreet, and u. General james longstreet was lees senior lieutenant in the army of northern virginia and the general whose conduct at the battle of gettysburg remains a topic of heated debate more than years later. James longstreet was born on january 8, 1821, in south carolina. James longstreet books list of books by author james. Books by james longstreet author of from manassas to appomattox. Original lithographed souvenir program from 1893, featuring a handcolored image of grants virginia headquarters on the front, signed by two notable civil war generals, oliver howard and james longstreet.
In lees tarnished lieutenant, william garrett piston examines the life of james longstreet and explains how a man so revered during the course of the war could fall from grace so swiftly and completely. Nov 21, 2016 james longstreet january 8, 1821 january 2, 1904 was one of the foremost confederate generals of the american civil war and the principal subordinate to general robert e. Army when his native state seceded from the union december 1860. He served as a lieutenant colonel, th cavalry, stationed at ft.
James longstreet was born in the edgefield district, south carolina, on january 8, 1821, the third son and fifth child of james and mary ann dent longstreet. Much is known about how james longstreets men rolled over a gallant brigade of new york zouaves and headed for the union rear. Longstreet graduated from the united states military academy in 1842. George edward pickett confederate general britannica. As quarterback, he led the team to the 1969 national championship in football and posted a perfect 200 record, the most wins without a loss in longhorns history. Army officer, government official and most famously a lieutenant general in the confederate army during the civil war 186165.
In september 1897 he married 34yearold helen dortch. James longstreet biography, life, interesting facts. James longstreet has 31 books on goodreads with 2480 ratings. He was the fifth child and third son of james longstreet 17831833, of dutch descent, and mary ann dent 17931855 of english descent, originally from new jersey and maryland respectively, who owned a cotton plantation close to. Longstreet published his 800page memoirs, from manassas to appomattox, in december 1895. A statue showing him on a horse was erected at the gettysburg national military park in 1998. Dec 11, 20 discover book depositorys huge selection of james longstreet books online.
470 1027 1297 566 1074 999 696 358 899 1147 1 1154 273 966 419 1362 421 1128 630 3 261 1424 434 665 780 928 887 576 633 519 704 98 495 481 794 1305 1117 995 1081 121