THE HASKELL MEMOIRS. The Personal Narrative of a Confederate Officer

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 19th Century, Americas, United States, Civil War Period (1850-1877), Military
Cover of the book THE HASKELL MEMOIRS. The Personal Narrative of a Confederate Officer by Col. John Cheves Haskell, Golden Springs Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Col. John Cheves Haskell ISBN: 9781786252111
Publisher: Golden Springs Publishing Publication: November 6, 2015
Imprint: Golden Springs Publishing Language: English
Author: Col. John Cheves Haskell
ISBN: 9781786252111
Publisher: Golden Springs Publishing
Publication: November 6, 2015
Imprint: Golden Springs Publishing
Language: English

A vivid and excellent Confederate memoir from a highly decorated and respected artillery commander.

“John Cheves Haskell came out of a rich French, Scotch and Scotch-Irish heritage of the Santee river country of South Carolina. The grandson of Langdon Cheves, a prominent South Carolinian, John was brought up on “The Home Place” plantation in the Abbeville district. When the Civil War broke out, he was a student at South Carolina College, but he left his textbooks and joined Beauregard’s command at Charleston. His family was well represented in the conflict, for he had six brothers in the Confederate army.

Intelligent and enthusiastic, Haskell rose quickly in favor with his superior officers. He served on the staffs of Generals Joseph E. Johnston and G. W. Smith until he lost his right arm at Mechanicsville. After his recovery, he commanded the artillery in North Carolina until the late spring of 1863, when he was at last given an opportunity to display his talents as a field commander of artillery. At Gettysburg Haskell jointly commanded an artillery battalion in Longstreet’s corps, himself in the Richmond-Petersburg lines, and was chosen by General Lee to lead the Confederate artillery to the place of surrender at Appomattox. His attitude under fire won the consistent praise of his superiors during the war, especially at Gaines Mill, where he was praised by no less than five generals”. - THOMAS LAWRENCE CONNELLY

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A vivid and excellent Confederate memoir from a highly decorated and respected artillery commander.

“John Cheves Haskell came out of a rich French, Scotch and Scotch-Irish heritage of the Santee river country of South Carolina. The grandson of Langdon Cheves, a prominent South Carolinian, John was brought up on “The Home Place” plantation in the Abbeville district. When the Civil War broke out, he was a student at South Carolina College, but he left his textbooks and joined Beauregard’s command at Charleston. His family was well represented in the conflict, for he had six brothers in the Confederate army.

Intelligent and enthusiastic, Haskell rose quickly in favor with his superior officers. He served on the staffs of Generals Joseph E. Johnston and G. W. Smith until he lost his right arm at Mechanicsville. After his recovery, he commanded the artillery in North Carolina until the late spring of 1863, when he was at last given an opportunity to display his talents as a field commander of artillery. At Gettysburg Haskell jointly commanded an artillery battalion in Longstreet’s corps, himself in the Richmond-Petersburg lines, and was chosen by General Lee to lead the Confederate artillery to the place of surrender at Appomattox. His attitude under fire won the consistent praise of his superiors during the war, especially at Gaines Mill, where he was praised by no less than five generals”. - THOMAS LAWRENCE CONNELLY

More books from Golden Springs Publishing

Cover of the book George Washington: America's First Strategic Leader by Col. John Cheves Haskell
Cover of the book Four Years In The Saddle [Illustrated Edition] by Col. John Cheves Haskell
Cover of the book The Confederate Army, A Regiment: An Analysis Of The Forty-Eighth Tennessee Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 1861-1865 by Col. John Cheves Haskell
Cover of the book Staff Ride Guide - The Battle Of First Bull Run [Illustrated Edition] by Col. John Cheves Haskell
Cover of the book Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio, 1861-1865: A Study Of The Union's Treatment Of Confederate Prisoners by Col. John Cheves Haskell
Cover of the book Grant In Peace. From Appomattox To Mount Mcgregor; A Personal Memoir by Col. John Cheves Haskell
Cover of the book Co. Aytch Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment Or, A Side Show Of The Big Show [Illustrated Edition] by Col. John Cheves Haskell
Cover of the book Doctors In Gray: The Confederate Medical Service by Col. John Cheves Haskell
Cover of the book Brigadier General Jefferson C. Davis: Civil War General by Col. John Cheves Haskell
Cover of the book Bones Behind The Blood: The Economic Foundations Of Grant’s Final Campaign by Col. John Cheves Haskell
Cover of the book General Robert E. Lee - Brightest Star In The South by Col. John Cheves Haskell
Cover of the book Comparative Evaluation Of British And American Strategy In The Southern Campaign Of 1780-1781 by Col. John Cheves Haskell
Cover of the book The Role Of Union Logistics In The Carolina Campaign Of 1865 by Col. John Cheves Haskell
Cover of the book Brigadier General Henry A. Wise, C.S.A. And The Western Virginia Campaign Of 1861 by Col. John Cheves Haskell
Cover of the book John Bell Hood: A Bid For Fame by Col. John Cheves Haskell
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy