Publisher's Synopsis
""Home Letters of General Sherman"" is a collection of personal letters written by General William T. Sherman to his family during the Civil War. The letters provide insight into the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of one of the most important military figures in American history. The book is edited by M.A. DeWolfe Howe and includes a preface by Sherman's daughter, Rachel Sherman Thorndike. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Sherman's military campaigns, his relationships with other generals, his opinions on the war, and his personal life. The book offers a unique perspective on the Civil War and the life of one of its most famous participants.1909. Contents: The Young Soldier. 1836-1846; Round the Horn to California. 1846; A Soldier in California. 1846-1850; Two Years in the Mississippi Valley. 1850-1852; The Man of Business. 1853-1859; Directing a Southern Military School. 1859-1861; The War Begun. 1861-1862; Vicksburg. 1863; Mississippi and Georgia Campaigns. 1863-1864; The War Ended. 1865; Years of Peach. 1886-1891.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.
