Joshua L. Chamberlain

A Concise Biography of the Iconic Hero

Biography & Memoir, Historical, Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States
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Author: Thomas A. Desjardin ISBN: 9781608932900
Publisher: Down East Books Publication: November 7, 2014
Imprint: Down East Books Language: English
Author: Thomas A. Desjardin
ISBN: 9781608932900
Publisher: Down East Books
Publication: November 7, 2014
Imprint: Down East Books
Language: English

Joshua Chamberlain is arguably the most well known figure in Maine history and this highly accessible biography provides a brief look at his life. Covering his early years to his time as a student at Bowdoin, the primary emphasis in on Chamberlain's military career and his heroic actions during the Civil War, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. After the war he served as governor of Maine and as president of his alma mater before his death in 1914. Filled with photos, maps, and illustrations, this concise history of a Maine icon is ideal for anyone with even just a passing interest in Maine or the Civil War.

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Joshua Chamberlain is arguably the most well known figure in Maine history and this highly accessible biography provides a brief look at his life. Covering his early years to his time as a student at Bowdoin, the primary emphasis in on Chamberlain's military career and his heroic actions during the Civil War, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. After the war he served as governor of Maine and as president of his alma mater before his death in 1914. Filled with photos, maps, and illustrations, this concise history of a Maine icon is ideal for anyone with even just a passing interest in Maine or the Civil War.

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