Lamson of the Gettysburg by James M Mcpherson
This publication of the wartime letters of Roswell Lamson marks a major addition to US Civil War literature. Throughout the war, Lamson always seemed to be where the action was and these letters describe the part he played in these events. Lamson's correspondence reveals his deep ambivalence about the war.
"A rare correspondence from one who was part of the great blockade, and an absorbing contribution to Civil War literature"--Kirkus Reviews
"An engrossing and remarkable collection about an overlooked but important aspect of the war."--Booklist
"This intriguing collection of letters is for anyone interested in the role of the navy during the Civil War."--Library Journal
"The McPhersons have put together a fascinating collection of wartime letters to and from Lamson, letters full of rich description, acute commentary, and human feeling."--North & South
"This compilation, superbly edited and annotated by James M. McPherson and Patricia R. McPherson, offers a rare glimpse into the naval war through the experiences of an officer whose career was anything but ordinary....Lamson's letters and the McPherson's editing tell a great story, one certain to hold a reader's interest."--Kurt Hackemer, Civil War History
"As fate had it, Lamson found himself in some of the really exciting and important places of the war. The Lamson letters produce a flowing, memorable picture of naval life, warfare, and even the homefront. The book also gives us the portrait of a truly remarkable man."--Gabor Boritt, Director of the Civil War Institute, Gettysburg College
"James and Patcicia McPherson have succeeded in their goal to return this equal of the better-known Lieutenant William B Cushing to his proper place among the pantheon of Civil War leaders."The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography
"An engrossing and remarkable collection about an overlooked but important aspect of the war."--Booklist
"This intriguing collection of letters is for anyone interested in the role of the navy during the Civil War."--Library Journal
"The McPhersons have put together a fascinating collection of wartime letters to and from Lamson, letters full of rich description, acute commentary, and human feeling."--North & South
"This compilation, superbly edited and annotated by James M. McPherson and Patricia R. McPherson, offers a rare glimpse into the naval war through the experiences of an officer whose career was anything but ordinary....Lamson's letters and the McPherson's editing tell a great story, one certain to hold a reader's interest."--Kurt Hackemer, Civil War History
"As fate had it, Lamson found himself in some of the really exciting and important places of the war. The Lamson letters produce a flowing, memorable picture of naval life, warfare, and even the homefront. The book also gives us the portrait of a truly remarkable man."--Gabor Boritt, Director of the Civil War Institute, Gettysburg College
"James and Patcicia McPherson have succeeded in their goal to return this equal of the better-known Lieutenant William B Cushing to his proper place among the pantheon of Civil War leaders."The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography
About the Editors: James M. McPherson is the George Henry Davis '86 Professor of American History at Princeton University. He is the author of Battle Cry of Freedom, which won the Pulitzer Prize in History in 1989. Patricia R. McPherson is an independent researcher.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195130935 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195130936 |
| Title | Lamson of the Gettysburg |
| Author | James M Mcpherson |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2000-12-14 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Prizes | Winner of Winner of the 1997 Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt Naval History Prize. |
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