General Abner M. Perrin, C.S.A.
Subtitle: a biography
By: Ron V. Killian
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786469802
Subjects: Confederate States of America; Generals; Officers; Campaigns; Confederate States of America. Army; Biography; History
Description: "Civil War General Abner Perrin (1827-1864), took part in the major battles of the Army of Northern Virginia. For his actions at Gettysburg, he received promotion to brigadier general and commanded his own brigade at Mine Run, the Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, where he was mortally wounded. This welcome biography chronicles Perrin's life and military career"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: A future soldier and his life between two wars; title: Captain in the 14th South Carolina Infantry; title: The Maryland Campaign; title: The road to Fredericksburg; title: Chancellorsville; title: Gettysburg: more than a battle; title: From the Mine run Campaign to the Wilderness; title: Perrin's Brigade; title: The final battle; title: Bereft of life and recognition; title: Epilogue.