Soldiering w/ Sherman: Civil War Letters of George Cram, 105th Illinois Infantry
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Soldiering w/ Sherman: Civil War Letters of George Cram, 105th Illinois Infantry
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Artist
- various
- Brand
- N/A
- Date of Publication
- 2000-08-17
- Type
- Hardback
- EAN
- 9780875802619
- ISBN
- 0875802613
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Release Title
- Soldiering with Sherman: The Civil War Letters of George F. Cram
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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cornell University Press
ISBN-10
0875802613
ISBN-13
9780875802619
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1638861
Product Key Features
Book Title
Soldiering with Sherman : the Civil War Letters of George F. Cram
Number of Pages
238 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi), Military
Publication Year
2000
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
32.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
99-089803
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"An important read for anyone interested in the Civil War."--Journal of Illinois History "A rewarding and informative book.... Bohrnstedt has done a good job of introducing Cram to us as a complete, well-rounded human being, so we can more fully understand and appreciate his letters and his insight into his experience of war."--Civil War News "A must-read."--Chicago Magazine, ""An important read for anyone interested in the Civil War."--Journal of Illinois History "A rewarding and informative book.... Bohrnstedt has done a good job of introducing Cram to us as a complete, well-rounded human being, so we can more fully understand and appreciate his letters and his insight into his experience of war."--Civil War News "A must-read."--Chicago Magazine", "An important read for anyone interested in the Civil War."-- Journal of Illinois History "A rewarding and informative book.... Bohrnstedt has done a good job of introducing Cram to us as a complete, well-rounded human being, so we can more fully understand and appreciate his letters and his insight into his experience of war."-- Civil War News "A must-read."-- Chicago Magazine, "An important read for anyone interested in the Civil War."- Journal of Illinois History "A rewarding and informative book.... Bohrnstedt has done a good job of introducing Cram to us as a complete, well-rounded human being, so we can more fully understand and appreciate his letters and his insight into his experience of war."- Civil War News "A must-read."- Chicago Magazine
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
973.7/73/092
Table Of Content
Table of Contents Introduction 1 "Citizens No Longer": Wyanet, July 9-Frankfort, October 20, 1862 2 "If You Examine the Map": Bowling Green, November 7-Scottsville, November 23, 1862 3 "The Gentlemen's Tent": Gallatin, November 30-South Tunnel, December 25, 1862 4 "Asleep in Jesus": South Tunnel, January 1-Gallatin, February 15, 1863 5 "I Would Prefer a Copy of Shakespeare": Gallatin, April 4-Nashville, October 10, 1863 6 "What Can't Be Cured Must Be Endured": Nashville, October 28, 1863-February 7, 1864 7 "The Big Brigade": Shelbyville, February 14-Lookout Valley, April 29, 1864 8 "It Was Every Man for Himself": Gordons Mills, May 3-Battlefield, June 19, 1864 9 "Perfect Terror": Marietta, June 25-near Atlanta, July 31, 1864 10 "The Very Air Seems Full of Death and Destruction": Near Atlanta, August 4-Atlanta, October 23, 1864 11 "Terrible Havoc Among the Citizens": Near Atlanta, October 30, 1864-Raleigh, April 19, 1865 12 "Extremely Well Paid for the Trip": Raleigh, April 28-Washington, D.C., June 1, 1865 Afterword Appendix Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Rare among Civil War correspondence, the collection of Union Sergeant George F. Cram's letters reveals an educated young man's experiences as part of Sherman's army. Advancing through the Confederacy with the 105th Illinois Infantry Regiment, Cram engaged in a number of key conflicts, such as Resaca, Peachtree Creek, Kennesaw, and Sherman's "march to the sea." A highly literate college student who carried a copy of Shakespeare in his knapsack, Cram wrote candid letters that convey insights into the social dimensions of America's Civil War. With a piercing objectivity, optimism, and a dry sense of humor, Cram conscientiously reported the details of camp life. His vivid depictions of the campaigns throughout Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas contribute new insights into the battle scenes and key Union leaders. Cram and several of his compatriots adhered to a principled code of personal conduct (no smoking, swearing, drinking, or gambling), striving to maintain integrity and honor in the face of war's hardships and temptations. Influenced by the abolitionist values of his community and college, Cram's observations on the effects of slavery and on the poverty of many of the Southerners are especially illuminating. Civil War scholars and general readers alike will learn much from Cram's discoveries and observations--from his sympathy for poor whites to his grudging respect for the Confederates--that reveal the character of a young man maturing at war., Union Saergent George F. Cram's letters reveal an educated young man's experiences as part of Sherman's army. The letters convey candid insights into the social dimensions of the US Civil War, with a piercing objectivity, optimism and a dry sense of humour.
LC Classification Number
E505.5
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