Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Life Of John A. Rawlins: Lawyer, Assistant Adjutant-General, Chief Of Staff, Major General Of Volunteers And Secretary Of War

The Life Of John A. Rawlins: Lawyer, Assistant Adjutant-General, Chief Of Staff, Major General Of Volunteers And Secretary Of War

Wilson, James Harrison

Paperback

Military BiographiesArmed ForcesWeaponry & Vehicles

ISBN10: 054828590X
ISBN13: 9780548285909
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2007
Pages: 516
Weight: 1.65
Height: 1.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of John A. Rawlins is a biographical book written by James Harrison Wilson. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of John A. Rawlins, who served as a lawyer, assistant adjutant-general, chief of staff, major general of volunteers, and secretary of war. Rawlins played a vital role in the American Civil War, serving as an aide to Ulysses S. Grant and helping to shape the Union's military strategy. The book delves into Rawlins' early life, his education, and his legal career before the war. It then explores his military service, including his work as Grant's right-hand man during the Vicksburg campaign and his role in the Overland Campaign. The book also covers Rawlins' time as secretary of war, where he worked to reform the department and improve the treatment of soldiers. Throughout the book, Wilson provides a detailed portrait of Rawlins' character, highlighting his intelligence, integrity, and dedication to his country. The book draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Rawlins' personal papers and letters, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of his life. Overall, The Life of John A. Rawlins is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the Civil War, military history, or the life of a remarkable American patriot.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

3 different editions

Also available

Also in

Weaponry & Vehicles

View All