Though outwardly cold, he had great affection for his family. About my library the personal bookcase of thomas jonathan stonewall jackson sits empty in a gallery at the virginia historical society. The following is a list of books and articles about thomas jonathan stonewall jackson which can be found at the west virginia state archives library. This very long book is worth the time it takes to read. He was called a great general, a noble christian, and a pure man by a northern newspaper at the time of his death. Thomas stonewall jackson biography a general of the. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the author refutes such longstanding myths as stonewall jacksons obsessive eating of lemons and. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by thomas jackson goodreads. See more ideas about stonewall jackson, jackson and stonewall jackson quotes. The stonewall jackson house, lexington, virginia discovering thomas j. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims is the latest offering by noted jackson biographer james i. What do stonewall jacksons relatives think of confederate. Thomas jacksons most popular book is stonewall jacksons book of maxims.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Thomas jonathan jackson, usually known as stonewall jackson was born in. The good soldier southern classics series by tate, allen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jackson, stonewall the wounding of stonewall jackson at the battle of chancellorsville, may 2, 1863. Stonewall jackson thomas jonathan jackson, 182463, confederate general, b. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A stonewall jackson bookshelf thomas stonewall jackson. This is a biography of civil war confederate lieutenant general thomas jonathan jackson stonewall jackson. The first book that then engaged his attention was the bible, which was studied. The facility, located near weston, serves as a special campus for west virginia university and the wvu extension service. Stonewall jackson s parents were jonathan jackson and judith julia beckwith neale.
Washington post book world the charismatic confederate general stonewall jackson, who began his military. Lcuszc41760 that jackson was the ablest of general robert e. Illustrated with both archival and contemporary photographs and illustrations, stonewall jackson provides a complete portrait of the general in both words and images. All stonewall jackson artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Thomas jackson author of stonewall jacksons book of maxims. List of books and articles about stonewall jackson online. There is some material from before the civil war but the book has the title rebel yell for a reason. He attended the local school when he could, but mostly taught himself by reading books he borrowed. Jacksons turning movement completely crumbled hookers right may 2, 1863. He is remembered in many ways including the stonewall jackson state park in west virginia and the carving on the side of stone mountain in georgia. He resigned from the army to teach at the virginia military institute which reveres him still, which was a mistake. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a confederate general 18611863 during the american civil war, and became one of the bestknown confederate commanders after general robert e. Dabneys unwieldytitled the life and campaigns of lieutenant general thomas j. He was not a good teacher, although he improved from wretched to mediocre, and students called him tom fool jackson or old blue light.
It is said that the army of northern virginia never fully recovered from the loss of stonewalls leadership when he was accidentally shot by one of his own men and died in 1863. Nearby, at stonewall jackson s historical childhood home, his uncles grist mill is the centerpiece of a historical site at the jackson s mill center for lifelong learning and state 4h camp. Aug 17, 2017 in an open letter wednesday, two of stonewall jackson s descendants called for his confederate statues removal in richmond, va. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia military. He was born on january 21, 1824, and was one of the famous confederate commanders after general robert lee. Robertson jr a distinguished civil war historian unravels the complex character of the confederacys greatest general. He is remembered in many ways including the stonewall jackson state park in west virginia and the carving on the side of stone. Rebel yell is the best biography of stonewall jackson i have ever read. Throughout his life, he wrote down rules of behavior or philosophies of life. Read of his childhood, his hard work at west point and his faith that shaped him into the man he became. Byron farwells biography of stonewall jackson is a comprehensive account of the life and military career of the famous confederate general.
Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson was one of the most prominent confederate generals during the american civil war. Books by thomas jackson author of stonewall jacksons book. Dabney served as jackson s chief of staff though young alexander sandie pendleton did all the work. The man, the solider, the legend robertson, james on. General stonewall jackson was a confederate general in the american civil war a deeply eccentric man even when he was a young united states army officer this was noted for example staying in his winter coat in high summer because he had not. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jackson s turning movement completely crumbled hookers right may 2, 1863. With a rare combination of unflinching objectivity and genuine compassion, rebel yell unraveled for me the enigma of stonewall jackson.
Jackson was a tactician of first rank and, though a strict disciplinarian, had the affection of his men. He gave every evidence of being a sincere christian, yet condoned slavery and showed no mercy to the enemy. Many famous historical figures are noted for their words of wisdom or pithy sayings called maxims george washington and napoleon come to mind and james robertson, author of the massive biography cited in the first section above, has done the same for jackson in stonewall jackson s book of maxims, a selection made from his various writings. Jonathan, the son of edward and his first wife mary haddan, was born 25 september 1790 in randolph county, wv, and died 26 march 1826 in clarksburg, harrison co. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. While there may be more detailed military descriptions, the personal reminisces about jackson and their family, and his death cannot be found elsewhere. From the moment he left vmi for richmond to the moment of his death. It is said that the army of northern virginia never fully recovered from the loss of stonewall s leadership when he was accidentally shot by one of his own men and died in 1863. Review stonewall jackson s life is described by hardship, courage, and fidelity. Again, stonewall jacksons military career, either in full or in part, has been narrated by more than one of his staff officers, whose intercourse with him was necessarily close and constant. Thomas j stonewall jackson was a complex if not contradictory character. This book gives an excellent summary of stonewall jackson during the civil war.
A biography thomas jonathan jackson was born on january 21, 1824, in clarksburg, virginia now west virginia. The book is also a fine overview of jacksons actual career. Jackson was born on 21 january, 1824 in clarksburg, va. Jackson family genealogy vmi archives virginia military. Sets out to give an honest and thorough account of this extraordinary man and does so. Some of his battle tactics are still studied today in military schools. Thomas stonewall jackson was a confederate general serving during the civil war. Stonewall jackson quotes stonewall jackson quote the patriot volunteer fighting fo. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia.
Autograph letter signed stonewall jackson bauman rare books. Stonewall jackson was a west point graduate, veteran of the mexican war 18461848, instructor at the virginia military institute in lexington, and confederate general under robert e. One of the most successful civil war books in history, robertsons insightful examination of the life of thomas stonewall jackson has touched the hearts and. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price. Pressing on in the darkness, stonewall jackson was mortally wounded by the fire of his own men. Many famous historical figures are noted for their words of wisdom or pithy sayings called maxims george washington and napoleon come to mind and james robertson, author of the massive biography cited in the first section above, has done the same for jackson in stonewall jacksons book of maxims, a selection made from his various writings.
In an open letter wednesday, two of stonewall jacksons descendants called for his confederate statues removal in richmond, va. Stonewall jackson 18241863 contributed by william garrett piston. Thomas jackson has 159 books on goodreads with 498 ratings. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims is inspiring to say the least. Lee, stonewall jackson assumed his nickname during the battle of bull run in the civil war. Apparently, jackson rarely spoke at length, but took words seriously. Jan 21, 2009 thomas jonathan stonewall jackson, one of robert e. Life campaigns lieut gen thomas j jackson stonewall jackson.
Stonewall jackson s book of maxims is the latest offering by noted jackson biographer james i. Lees greatest victory is said to have been the battle of chancellorsville, the largest battle in virginias history. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson, one of robert e. Once i started reading the biography, i couldnt put it down, mainly because of the authors easytoread style given that battles need to be described in reasonable detail. Rare june 11, 1861 autograph letter signed by stonewall jackson at a key point in his first command of the civil war, entirely penned by him only three days before he and his brigade evacuated the town as confederate general johnston burned all the bridges on the potomac under southern control, writing in praise of a major harman, in part. Lees righthand man, ranks as one of the most admired and mystifying characters to emerge from the civil war. Thomas jackson grew up an orphan in the mountains of west virginia, had less than a fourthgrade education when he entered west point and ended up being a general in the army. Portrait of the brilliant general thomas jackson, who led confederate troops in the bloody battles of fredericksburg, chancellorsville, and bull run, where he and his troops defended their. Again, stonewall jackson s military career, either in full or in part, has been narrated by more than one of his staff officers, whose intercourse with him was necessarily close and constant.
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After attending the united states military academy at west point, new york, jackson served in the mexicanamerican war from 1846 to 1848. Dabney attempted, not so much to narrate stonewall jackson s life, but to give reasons for why jackson faced each situation, during wartime and peacetime, and the influences that drove jackson. Readers, regardless of their level of interest in stonewall jackson, will find something of note in this book. Stonewall jackson was the thirdborn child of jonathan jackson and julia beckwith. Choose your favorite stonewall jackson designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more.