Scopri stonewall jacksons book of maxims di stonewall jackson, james i. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims stonewall jackson. Each maxim is explained and considered in terms of how it may have affected his actions at various times. 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. Stonewall jackson quickly took its place as a preeminent. Reading it gives us great insight into a man who stood tall not only on the battlefield, but in life as well. Jacksons turning movement completely crumbled hookers right may 2, 1863. Indeed, a careful study of his life would lead one to believe that general jackson. Illustrated with both archival and contemporary photographs and illustrations, stonewall jackson provides a complete portrait of the general in both words and images. How certain maxims offer insights into the mind of the man. James robertson s meticulous research for his finely crafted biography of stonewall jackson also resulted in the rediscovery of jacksons book of maxims that had been unnoticed for eighty years. Stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. Stonewall jackson books the stonewall jackson digital library.
She was widely known as the widow of the confederacy for the next 50 years. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims 2005, paperback for. These timeless insights offer as much to individuals today as they did when jackson strove to integrate them into his life. 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.
This amazing little gem of a book is full of wisdom from the civil wars gentleman warrior. Jackson, stonewall the wounding of stonewall jackson at the battle of chancellorsville, may 2, 1863. Stonewall jackson was one of the most popular country stars of the early 60s, scoring a string of top ten country hits and becoming a fixture at the grand ole opry with a pleading voice that seemed to reflect his hard, often abusive upbringing on a south georgia dirt farm. When the generals widow published her 1895 memoirs of stonewall jackson, at times she did little more than paraphrase dabneys earlier book.
Stonewall jackson quotes is the best choice for you. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims few men have ever started from humbler beginnings and risen to greater heights. Jackson in 1862 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. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims 2002 edition open. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by thomas jackson. Pressing on in the darkness, stonewall jackson was mortally wounded by the fire of his own men.
Some of his battle tactics are still studied today in military schools. It is loaded with illustrations, photos, and facsimile documents. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims scv online store. Mention the legendary confederate general stonewall jackson to most people and the image that immediately comes to mind is one of a fearless, hardfighting southerner known for his eccentricities, who some say fought for slavery.
A thoughtful look at the maxims stonewall jackson collected as a cadet at west point. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims is the latest offering by noted jackson biographer james i. Stonewall jackson, champion of black literacy lewrockwell. He drew some of them, at least, from the books he read, such as the bible or politeness and goodbreeding. We will post books in their entirety for your enjoyment.
The influences that guided the transformation from reticent boy to confident commander are explored in stonewall jacksons book of maxims, compiled and edited by james i. A stonewall jackson bookshelf thomas stonewall jackson. Mary anna morrison jackson july 21, 1831 march 24, 1915 was the second wife, and subsequently widow, of confederate army general thomas stonewall jackson. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by stonewall jackson, 2002, cumberland house edition, in english. He was named after the confederate general thomas stonewall jackson, to whom he was related according to family legend. List of books and articles about stonewall jackson. As much as any person in the confederate pantheoneven robert e. However, he spent the rest of his life seeking by gods grace to put them into practice. Jacksons maxims are reproduced here as he wrote them. Finalists have been designated from 1990, and termed honor books from 2001. Quoted as a favorite maxim thomas jonathan stonewall jackson in memoirs of stonewall jackson by his widow, mary anna jackson by mary anna jackson. The sage group of writings, thought lost forever, has been published again with added commentary on jacksons life and character.
To add context to each maxim, he also adds commentary that helps the reader better understand the maxim as it relates to the time in which jackson lived and how he applied and sometimes failed to apply the teachings to his daytoday life. After jacksons death, the generals widow commissioned the theologian to write jacksons authorized biography. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. It is a clean, sharp, bright, solidly bound, new book. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims is inspiring to say the least. Uncovered in the davis collection of civil war manuscripts at tulane university, robertson, jr.
Robertson talked about his book, stonewall jackson. While attending west point, jackson began jotting down various quotes and principles to live by, including this maxim for good behavior from an unknown source. 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. Few men have ever started from a more humble beginning and risen to greater heights.
If you are aware of additional public domain ebooks, related to stonewall jackson, just let us know and we will post them. This beautiful new edition features unpublished notes for the novel and other illuminating documentary. 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. Apparently, jackson rarely spoke at length, but took words seriously. How jackson may have applied the idea in his own life. Leehe embodies the romantic southern notion of the virtuous. He ranks today as among the halfdozen greatest soldiers that america has produced. 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. Revered by his men, respected by his foes, jackson became seemingly invincible.
Henderson, whose classic 1898 book was the first jackson biography written with access to the official records of the war. This information includes the origin of the adage, one or more quotations that parallel the maxim. Military academies in both hemispheres still teach his tactics. The passage of years has only deepened the fascination and reverence for confederate general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. 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. Written during the 1950s and 1960s and illustrated either with twocolor drawings or clear photographs, the books are informative, enjoyable, and well worth reading and collecting. Jackson played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the eastern theater of the war until his death, and had a key part in winning many. Stone wall jackson, born in tabor city, north carolina november 6, 1932, is an american country singer and musician who achieved his greatest fame during countrys golden honky tonk era in. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by james robertson, jr. The man, the soldier, the legend, published by macmillan general reference.
This unique biography on confederate general thomas jonathan jackson 1824 to 1863 is exhaustively researched and meticulously written. His sense of duty and honor were unparalleled and it transpires all throughout his book of maxims. Lees righthand man, ranks as one of the most admired and mystifying characters to emerge from the civil war. The origin of the adage one or more quotations that parallel the maxim how jackson may have applied the idea in his own life how certain maxims offer. Arguably his most famous maxim, the quote you may be what ever you will resolve to be comes from jacksons own personal book of maxims. But thomas jonathan jackson was a much more complicated man. Stonewall jackson, the man, the soldier, the legend author.
When people and soldiers around him cheered, jackson blushed because he had searched neither for notoriety nor renown and had instead devoted his energies to being a better. Paperback, 160 pages published september 1st 2005 by cumberland house publishing first published 1853. Legacy stonewall jackson is remembered as a military genius. Add to cart jacksons personal book of maxims was recently discovered in a historical archive. Lee, stonewall jackson assumed his nickname during the battle of bull run in the civil war.
Jackson was a tactician of first rank and, though a strict disciplinarian, had the affection of his men. Lcuszc41760 that jackson was the ablest of general robert e. As a cadet at west point, jackson began collecting maxims as part of his quest for status as a gentleman. We will be posting books of interest to the serious student of stonewall jackson here. In the mid1850s he carefully inscribed these maxims in a personal notebook. Throughout his life, he wrote down rules of behavior or philosophies of life. Top 25 quotes by stonewall jackson of 51 az quotes. Jackson never sought fame, but he could not escape its light when opportunity came. A new version of is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site.
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