Mosby's lieutenant
Subtitle: the life of William Henry Chapman
By: Gordon B. Bonan.
Publisher: Southern Illinois University
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Carbondale
Language: eng
Number of pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9780809329328
Subjects: Chapman, William Henry, -- d. 1929; Mosby, John Singleton, -- 1833-1916; United States. -- Internal Revenue Service -- Officials and employees -- Biography; Soldiers -- Confederate States of America -- Biography; Guerrillas -- Confederate States of America -- Biography; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography
Genres: Biography.
Description: This book is the first scholarly volume to delve into the story of one of John Singleton Mosby's most trusted and respected officers, Colonel William Henry Chapman. Presenting both military and personal perspectives of Chapman's life, the author offers an in-depth understanding of a man transformed by the shattering of his nation. This well researched account reveals a soldier and patriot whose convictions compelled him to battle fiercely for Southern independence; whose quest for greatness soured when faced with the brutal realities of warfare; and who sought to heal his wounded nation when the guns of war were silenced. In the end, Chapman's life is a study in contradictions: nationalism and reconciliation; slavery and liberty; and vengeance and chivalry.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: A man's courage; title: Liberty and union; title: A much pleasanter service; title: We suffered considerably; title: Opportunely delivered fire; title: A thrilling sensation; title: A fascinating life; title: Efficient services; title: Much obliged to you; title: Catch those fellows; title: No quarter; title: Nothing but Yankees; title: All will be right; title: A sense of duty.