Early Life and Letters of General Thomas J. Jackson, "Stonewall Jackson" [1916]

BEFORE he was famous! — "Stonewall" Jackson's nephew fills in the gaps of the General's early life prior to the Civil War from personal reminiscences, family correspondence and other sources. Revelations and insights on this intriguing individual take on flesh and blood in a masterful interweaving of narrative and correspondence. — The account of his wounding and death as well as impressions he made on others is also included