He ranks today as among the halfdozen greatest soldiers that america has produced. Jackson was known as the widow of the confederacy and scores of confederate veterans journeyed to visit her. The life of thomas j stonewall jackson 1899 book by. Perhaps it was his name, which gave the impression that he was a singer with a corny stage name, when it was in fact his birth name, given to him by a father who believed he was a descendent of general stonewall jackson and. General thomas jonathan stonewall jackson is an iconic confederate general and is considered by many to be one of the best generals in the civil war according to various sources, stonewall jackson had a number of strange habits, one of them being that he often walked around with his hand in the air to balance the blood in his body. Stonewall jackson and the american civil war is a book combining a biography and military history of confederate lt.
With a rare combination of unflinching objectivity and genuine compassion, rebel yell unraveled for me the enigma of stonewall jackson. Thomas stonewall jackson facts, bio, and information on. Thomas would stay up at night reading borrowed books by the light of those burning pine knots. More of the second infantry each of whom told me that he was worth the amount mentioned in the bond. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson was a confederate lieutenant general in the civil war. I enjoyed it so much that i followed it with three other books on jackson.
Jackson paperback november 17, 1993 by byron farwell author. Ive always been confused about the obsession with anachronistic stratagems that are overly vague and amount to little more than common sense or fait accompli and their ability to somehow spin themselves into guiding principles of. Stonewall jackson 18241863 contributed by william garrett piston. His first wife was elinor junkin 18241854, who died shortly after giving birth to a stillborn son in 1854. Dabneys unwieldytitled the life and campaigns of lieutenant general thomas j. Doak, 2006, compass point books edition, in english. If officers desire to have control over their commands, they must remain habitually with them, industriously attend to their instruction and comfort, and in battle lead them well. Ron, from an early age, has read several books about lt. List of books and articles about stonewall jackson online. Stonewall jackson due to the fact that four direct ancestors served in the stonewall brigade during the civil war. Click download or read online button to get thomas j stonewall jackson book now. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims is inspiring to say the least. Thomas stonewall jackson was born in clarksburg,virginia now west virginia on january 21,1824. A few years later his mother became ill and thomas went to live with his uncle.
Stonewall jackson and the american civil war wikipedia. Stonewall jackson, who was then known as professor thomas j. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia. Oct 06, 2015 finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times bestselling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a great and tragic national hero.
Stonewall jackson biography facts, childhood, life. The scholarship is exemplary, the narrative riveting and richly textured. Jackson was born thomas jonathon jackson in clarksburg, virginia on january 21, 1824. He was featured on postage stamps, and several books have been written about. As professor of natural and experimental philosophy, major jackson was not a success from 1851 until the outbreak of civil war, thomas j. The stonewall jackson state park in west virginia is named after him. This is a revised and enlarged edition of the life and letters of general thomas j. The letters of stonewall jackson to his wife enjoyable, but read the biography first and stonewall jackson. But the numbers knew nothing about a man named thomas jackson. Did thomas stonewall jackson believe in giving the union. See more ideas about stonewall jackson, jackson and war. The book provides great detail and is in overall good condition with relation to its age. Authors book tells jackson family story through the decades. Rebel yell is the best biography of stonewall jackson i have ever read.
A professor at the virginia military institute, he was skillful in creating battlefield strategies that paired well with lees military tactics. This book contains an excellent and comprehensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources. He attended the local school when he could, but mostly taught himself by reading books he borrowed. Thomas jackson received the nickname stonewall because at the battle of manassas, irvin mcdowells union troops were pushing back pierre gustave toutant beauregrads confederate troops. 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. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson as january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 was a confederate general during the american civil war, and probably the most wellknown confederate commander after general robert e.
Thomas stonewall jackson ebook written by carole marsh. Based on the final paragraph, i think stonewall would categorize the use of his words as applied to todays potential conflicts. In endorsing a bond, the future confederate general writes in full. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall. He had a difficult childhood that was full of death. Thomas stonewall jackson s victory at cedar mountain, he stepped out of his tent and saw a union prisoner of war trying to pluck hairs from the generals horse. Stonewall jackson, byname of thomas jonathan jackson, born january 21, 1824, clarksburg, virginia now in west virginia, u. Jun 28, 2019 thomas stonewall jackson was the third born. Stonewall jackson biographies the civil war in america. He won his nickname at the battle of first bull run first manassas, but it was his actions at harpers ferry in 1861, his 1862 shenandoah valley campaign, and the flanking maneuver at the battle of chancellorsville that made him a military legend.
Stonewall jackson thomas jonathan jackson, 182463, confederate general, b. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The manassas station operations included the operations known as bristoe station, kettle run, bull run bridge, or union mills. Thomas j stonewall jackson download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The passage of years has only deepened the fascination and reverence for confederate general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. Newson publishings young adult book uncle t and the uppity spy, book is about jackson s relationship with jim lewis, his slave, righthandman, and confidante. The man, the solider, the legend robertson, james on. Feb 18, 1997 on may 2, 1863, the legendary thomas j. His father and sister both died from typhoid fever when he was two years old. Jackson, stonewall jackson, by his nephew, thomas jackson arnold.
His mother gave birth to a newborn, laura ann, the day after she became a widow. Stonewall jackson is a neglected figure in country music. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the. Mary anna morrison jackson july 21, 1831 march 24, 1915 was the second wife, and subsequently widow, of confederate army general thomas stonewall jackson. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read thomas stonewall jackson. Don davis has captured the truth about general thomas stonewall jackson. Robert lewis dabney 1820 1898 was a southern presbyterian pastor and confederate army chaplain. While he was a young cadet at west point, the future general thomas stonewall jackson began writing down a book of maxims which he wished to apply to his life.
In this book, readers will find precious lessons in strategy, tactics, character and honor traits and skill sets that never disappear. His second wife, mary anna morrison 18311915, was the mother of mary graham died shortly after birth in 1858 and julia laura 18621889, the only jackson child to reach adulthood. Life and campaigns of stonewall jackson on apple books. The virginia military institute professor living in. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a. His military career includes the valley campaign of 1862 and his service as a corps commander in the army of northern virginia under robert e. Jackson that was published in 1892 by harper and brothers. Jackson was a very pious christian in an old testament sort of way who, like many at the time including robert e lee and abraham lincoln saw human struggles, and in particular the civil war, as the will of god. Sep 30, 2014 from the author of the prizewinning new york times bestseller empire of the summer moon comes a thrilling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a great and tragic american hero. His father, jonathon jackson, was a disreputable attorney.
While in mexico jackson became a devout presbyterian. Robertson jr a distinguished civil war historian unravels the complex character of the confederacys greatest general. He drew some of them, at least, from the books he read, such as the bible or politeness and goodbreeding. At nearly pages, this book examines every facet of general thomas stonewall jackson, and shows why he was the most important cog in the confederate war machine until his death in 1863. Washington post book world the charismatic confederate general stonewall jackson, who began his military career in the mexican war, earned his great fame in the civil war in a series of brilliantly fought battles. Enjoy the best stonewall jackson quotes at brainyquote. Stonewall jackson was accidentally shot by his own men in the dark at the battle of chancellorsville and died on may 10, 1863 in the presence of his loving wife and close staff. Military academy at west point he was commissioned as a second lieutenant. Dabney served as jackson s chief of staff though young alexander sandie pendleton did all the work. Quoted as a favorite maxim thomas jonathan stonewall jackson in memoirs of stonewall jackson by his widow, mary anna jackson by mary anna jackson, prentice presscourier journal, ch. When jackson was just 2 years old, his father and his older sister, elizabeth, were killed by typhoid fever. Jackson family genealogy vmi archives virginia military.
Biography of thomas jonathan stonewall jackson lord roberts, commanderinchief of the british armies, observed early in the 20 th century. Hear a story of a side of stonewall jackson that you may have never knew. Thomas stonewall jackson 182463 was a war hero and one of the souths most successful generals during the american civil war 186165. Thomas stonewall jackson was born in clarksburg, virginia, on 21st january, 1824. Military academies in both hemispheres still teach his tactics. He was given the name stonewall at the first battle of bull run, when his brigade faced overwhelming odds but held the line.
Thomas stonewall jackson 2006 edition open library. Stonewall jackson defended the virginian southern lifestyle and state sovereignty. Revered by his men, respected by his foes, jackson became seemingly invincible. Stonewall jackson biography facts, childhood, life history. General stonewall jackson genealogy, descendants of stonewall jackson, ancestors of thomas jonathan stonewall jackson cemetery location buried at burial, online genealogy resource history heritage. Stonewall jackson, frequently labeled the confederate armys most brilliant strategist and righthand man to robert e. Although the book is quite lengthy, every page and paragraph has a purpose and provides incredible detail into the life of this man. Mar 19, 2012 stonewall jackson, who was then known as professor thomas j. It took place august 2527, 1862, in prince william county, virginia, as part of the northern virginia campaign of the american civil war. Stonewall jackson is considered as one of the most accomplished generals of the confederate army. 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. Eight years of research later, risslers book tells the story of the jackson family and especially the similarities between lt. Thomas jonathan jackson, better known as stonewall jackson, was a famous confederate general who served during the american civil war.
Former cia director allen dulles once said, truth has a hard time once legends are established to appease our thirst for heroes. The best of stonewall jackson stonewall jackson songs. Thomas stonewall jackson the man and myth belle on. Dabney was most famous for being the chief of staff to general thomas stonewall jackson during some of the battles he fought in. Stonewall jacksons account of john browns execution. Confederate general thomas jackson inspired the best nickname of the civil war. Gwynne, the bestselling author of rebel yell, explains the violence, passion and. He served with distinction in the mexican war and won two brevets. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson clarksburg west virginia, 21 januari 1824 guinea. Stonewall jackson and jim lewis historical friendship. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Jackson served as professor of natural and experimental philosophy and instructor of artillery tactics at the virginia military institute in lexington, virginia. Condensing everything about stonewall into this brief biography, davis ensures inclusion of sections of jackson s career in command that are not regarded, as his campaign of 1862 in the shenandoah valley universally is, as militarily brilliant.
Stonewall was orphaned at an early age as he was raised by an uncle,cummins jackson a miller who lived near what is now weston,west virginia. Quotations by stonewall jackson, american soldier, born january 21, 1824. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia military. 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. The man, the soldier, the legend gives us far and away the sharpest picture we have ever had of this enigmatic figure. I have the honor to send herewith my bond not present filled by ast. Stonewall jackson s book of maxims a good look at the principles through which he sought to improve himself, beloved bride. General biographical studies since its appearance in 1997, james i. Thomas jackson was born in clarksburg, west virginia on january 21, 1824. Rare the life of thomas j stonewall jackson book from 1899. Navy and being employed as a paralegal for twenty years, he retired in 2011.
Lee on the list of most honored confederate generals, thomas jonathan stonewall jackson 18241863 was born to jonathan and julia jackson in clarksburg, virginia now west virginia. Manassas station operations stonewall jackson wikipedia. A stonewall jackson bookshelf thomas stonewall jackson. The highly recommended biography robertson, james i. Mar 12, 2012 general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson is an iconic confederate general and is considered by many to be one of the best generals in the civil war according to various sources, stonewall jackson had a number of strange habits, one of them being that he often walked around with his hand in the air to balance the blood in his body. Thomas, stonewall jackson autograph letter, signed.
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 minds of readers on both sides of the masondixon line. The civil war was in its third spring, and confederate lt. Top 25 quotes by stonewall jackson of 51 az quotes. Feb 20, 2015 what made stonewall jackson such a legend. Thomas j stonewall jackson download ebook pdf, epub. Thomas jackson 18241863, known as stonewall jackson because of his courageous demeanor, had a brilliant military mind. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. He explained that despite jackson serving in the confederacy, he. In my opinion stonewall jackson was one of the greatest natural military geniuses the world ever saw. I have a thing or two to say about stonewall s quote. 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. Finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times bestselling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a. Orphaned at age seven, jackson spent most of his youth living with his uncle cummins.
Thomas jonathan jackson stood at the peak of his fame. Sears from the back cover the passage of years has only deepened the fascination and reverence for confederate general thomas jonathan. A ya book on the life of stonewall jackson, not heavy on details, but perfect for when you want to dip your toe into a subject and if you find it interesting, you can move on to more detailed books from the adult section. Stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. Then soldiers saw a brigade of men that looked like a stonewall, they were the northern virginian soldiers led by stonewall jackson. He was primarily raised by his uncle after both his parents died. When jackson was two, he lost his father and elder sister, elizabeth, to typhoid fever. American history, civil war books, stonewall jackson, confederate states of america, candle in the.
This is in no way a quick read at 762 pages of text. Jackson as he didnt earn his famous nickname until the first battle of bull run in 1861, wrote a letter to his wife mary anna jackson on the day of the execution, detailing the event. He had arisen from obscurity to become old stonewall, adored across the south and feared and respected throughout the north. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by thomas jackson. I got most of my information from historical newspapers, rissler said. Dabney served as jacksons chief of staff though young alexander sandie pendleton did all the work.