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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 0820329436
- EAN
- 9780820329437
- Manufacturer
- University of Georgia Press
- Brand
- University of Georgia Press
- Binding
- TP
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Georgia Press
ISBN-10
0820329436
ISBN-13
9780820329437
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57142764
Product Key Features
Edition
3
Book Title
Berry Benson's Civil War Book : Memoirs of a Confederate Scout and Sharpshooter
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Outdoor Skills, Military / General, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), General, Historical, Military
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-030053
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"[Benson knew how to tell an exciting story. . . . Unusually descriptive; his book contains a host of little details."-- Richmond Times-Dispatch, "This book showers well-deserved attention on one of the South's truly noble sons. Benson, who served his homeland from Charleston to Appomattox, won even greater glory late in life when he championed the innocence of Jewish factory boss Leo M. Frank, convicted of murder in 1913 in Atlanta and subsequently lynched. Benson was a terrific character and this volume does him justice."--Steve Oney, author ofAnd the Dead Shall Rise, "His highly illuminating story serves as a building block to the larger issues, such as the maturation of innocent youth into seasoned veteran in the span of a few short years."-- Florida Historical Quarterly, "His highly illuminating story serves as a building block to the larger issues, such as the maturation of innocent youth into seasoned veteran in the span of a few short years."--Florida Historical Quarterly, "Benson's straightforward narrative is clear, concise, and, given his amazing exploits, remarkably free of boasting. . . . Benson's experiences as a prisoner of war elevate his memoirs above other first-hand accounts of the Civil War."--Southern Historian, "[Benson] knew how to tell an exciting story. . . . Unusually descriptive; his book contains a host of little details."--Richmond Times-Dispatch, "An outstanding memoir . . . Berry Benson's work is both truly personal, with its focus on such experiences as his capture, his life in Federal prisons, and his ultimate escape, and a fine narrative, for he tells story after remarkable story in a lively yet unromantic style. . . . Those who have not yet made his acquaintance will find him an intriguing figure and his book an engaging one."-- Civil War History, "[Benson] knew how to tell an exciting story. . . . Unusually descriptive; his book contains a host of little details."-- Richmond Times-Dispatch, "Long recognized as one of the outstanding memoirs by a common soldier in the Army of Northern Virginia."--Civil War News, "This book showers well-deserved attention on one of the South's truly noble sons. Benson, who served his homeland from Charleston to Appomattox, won even greater glory late in life when he championed the innocence of Jewish factory boss Leo M. Frank, convicted of murder in 1913 in Atlanta and subsequently lynched. Benson was a terrific character and this volume does him justice."--Steve Oney, author of And the Dead Shall Rise, "Long recognized as one of the outstanding memoirs by a common soldier in the Army of Northern Virginia."-- Civil War News, "Benson's straightforward narrative is clear, concise, and, given his amazing exploits, remarkably free of boasting. . . . Benson's experiences as a prisoner of war elevate his memoirs above other first-hand accounts of the Civil War."-- Southern Historian, "An outstanding memoir . . . Berry Benson's work is both truly personal, with its focus on such experiences as his capture, his life in Federal prisons, and his ultimate escape, and a fine narrative, for he tells story after remarkable story in a lively yet unromantic style. . . . Those who have not yet made his acquaintance will find him an intriguing figure and his book an engaging one."--Civil War History
Dewey Decimal
973.7/86092 B
Synopsis
Confederate sharpshooter Berry Greenwood Benson witnessed the first shot fired on Fort Sumter, retreated with Lee's Army to its surrender at Appomattox, and missed little of the action in between. This classic account of his wartime service tells of his battlefield experiences, capture by Union forces, and famous escape from Elmira Prison., Confederate scout and sharpshooter Berry Greenwood Benson witnessed the first shot fired on Fort Sumter, retreated with Lee's Army to its surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, and missed little of the action in between. This classic account of his wartime service tells of his reconnaissance exploits, battlefield experiences, capture by Union forces, and famous escape from Elmira Prison. A new biographical introduction by historian Edward J. Cashin adds further depth and detail to Benson's own vivid memories. The introduction also offers a fascinating account of both Benson's early years and his postwar activities, including his strong advocacy for impoverished mill strikers and the wrongly accused Leo Frank., Confederate scout and sharpshooter Berry Greenwood Benson witnessed the first shot fired on Fort Sumter, retreated with Lee's Army to its surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, and missed little action in between. This memoir of his service is a remarkable narrative by a natural writer which captures the dark absurdities of war. 2 illustrations.
LC Classification Number
E605.B455 2007
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