Adult books: Nonfiction
Tags: LINCOLN'S Generals (Book); GENERALS; UNITED States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography; BIOGRAPHIES
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- Book review: Adult books for young adults. Lee, Clodagh // School Library Journal;Mar95, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p237
Reviews the book `Lincoln's Generals,' edited by Gabor S. Boritt .
- A family portrait. // Cobblestone;Sep93, Vol. 14 Issue 7, p10
Pictures Confederate General Robert E. Lee and members of his family and provides information about them. Lee with his eight-year-old son Rooney, about 1845; Lee's daughter Agnes; Lee's wife Mary Anne with their daughter Annie; More.
- Napoleon Bonaparte: The other Buford. McAdams, Benton // Civil War Times Illustrated;Nov/Dec94, Vol. 33 Issue 5, p82
Profiles Napoleon Bonaparte Buford, a Confederate brigadier general notorious during the United States Civil War, 1861-1865. Childhood and education; Family background; Entry into military life; Quarrels with superiors; Leakage of military secrets; Union City exploit; Buford's letters to...
- When James B. McPherson died at the Battle of Atlanta, the Union lost a promising, well-loved general. Watlington, Jerilynn R. // America's Civil War;Sep99, Vol. 12 Issue 4, p22
Focuses on United States Army Major General James B. McPherson. Personal background; McPherson's decision to stay with the Union during the civil war between the North and South; Posts occupied by McPherson; Battles participated in by McPherson; Death of McPherson in the Battle of Atlanta.
- The first Vermonter to enlist in the war, Union General George Stannard helped turn the tide at... Buono, Anthony // America's Civil War;Jul96, Vol. 9 Issue 3, p10
Presents the biography of Union General George Stannard and his contributions for the Federal soldiers during the American Civil War. Stannard's profile; Vermont militia membership and office appointments; Campaigns at the Battle of Gettysburg; Post-war government offices; Death and burial.
- Boy general Francis Channing Barlow. Welch, Richard F. // America's Civil War;Mar1998, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p34
Presents information on Union General Francis Channing Barlow, know to his men as `Boy General,' and his adventures in the United States Civil War. Personal information, including date of birth, when he joined the army, and who his parents were.
- Ohio-born General Charles Griffin fought with his fellow Union officers as well as the enemy. Samito, Christian G. // America's Civil War;May99, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p8
Profiles Charles Griffin, General of the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. Educational background; Military training; Reputation among colleagues; Battles fought.
- Reviews. Chance, Mark // America's Civil War;Nov97, Vol. 10 Issue 5, p64
Reviews the book `Medical Histories of Union Generals,' by Jack D. Welsh.
- Generally speaking. Hunt, Joan // Cobblestone;Oct95, Vol. 16 Issue 8, p12
Describes prominent officers who played important roles in the Union army during the American Civil War. Major General George Brinton McClellan; Major General Ambrose Everett Burnside; Major General Henry Wager Helleck; Major General Joseph Hooker; Major General George Gordon Meade; Major...
