A magnificent achievement, rebel yell represents a milestone in civil war literature. Civil war soldiers, upon hearing the yell from afar, would quip that it was either jackson, or a rabbit, suggesting a similarity between the sound of the yell and a rabbits scream. Gwynne overview from the author of the prizewinning new york times bestseller empire of the summer moon comes a thrilling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a. From the author of the prizewinning new york times bestseller empire of the summer moon comes a thrilling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a great and tragic american hero. Presents a narrative profile of the legendary civil war general that shares insights into his military achievements, his role in confederate identity, and his universally mourned death. The book s title is of course, the name given the actual screech of charging confederate soldiers that sent chills up the spine of yankee soldiers. Rebel yell is well written and if you are a reader of west virginia history, the civil war, or gen jackson this is a must read. Sam gwynne is the author of two acclaimed books on american history.
Gwynne 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The violence, passion and redemption of stonewall jackson by s. Few cavalrymen were as farsighted and successful as thomas jonathan stonewall jackson 18241863, who carried a preternatural seriousness and piety with him at all times. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Empire of the summer moon, which spent 82 weeks on the new york times bestseller list and was a finalist for the pulitzer prize and the national book critics circle award and won the texas and oklahoma book prizes. Rebel yell is the best biography of stonewall jackson i have ever read. As much as any person in the confederate pantheoneven robert e. Rebel yell book chicago public library bibliocommons. Gwynne, a new biography of stonewall jackson, is a wellwritten look at the confederate general that confronts the mans contradictions. From the moment he left vmi for richmond to the moment of his death. Finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times bestselling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a. The force of jacksons character as presented in this book is so strong that i felt compelled to visit the stonewall jackson house in lexington, va. Stated first edition and first printing with publishers full number line present. Gwynne delves deep into jacksons private life, including the loss of his young beloved first. Jacksons life and once again raises the question what if jackson had lived how would the war have progressed. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson book from the author of the prizewinning new york times bestseller empire of the summer moon comes a thrilling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a great and tragic american hero.
The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson by s. The scholarship is exemplary, the narrative riveting and richly textured. This book gives an excellent summary of stonewall jackson during the civil war. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson ebook written by s. Signed and dated in year of publication, by author, on title page. Some say, stonewall was one of the greatest generals of the civil war. Rebel yell breathes contemporary insight and fresh energy into the life of an authentic american legend. Wall street journal in the magnificent rebel yell, one of the years best biographies, writer s. Gwynne does just that in rebel yell, which deserves comparisons to shelby footes threevolume the civil war for its depth of knowledge and graceful narrative.
The rebel yell has also been likened to the scream of a cougar. Stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. Rebel yell by s c gwynne, 9781451673296, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The rebel yell, is one of a number of books about thomas j. Gwynne discusses stonewall jacksons way together with much else about jackson in his outstanding and popular biography, rebel yell. Leehe embodies the romantic southern notion of the virtuous.
Finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times bestselling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a great and tragic national hero. Gwynnes easy, loping style wraps itself effortlessly around the particulars of stonewall jacksons life, from his backofthemountain upbringing to the outburst of military genius in the civil war. The sound of the yell has been the subject of much discussion. The time for war has not yet come, but it will come, and that soo.
The books title is of course, the name given the actual screech of charging confederate soldiers that. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall. Jackson once said he felt as safe in battle as in bed. The violence, passion and redemption of stonewall jackson signed.
The violence, passion and redemption of stonewall jackson audiobook by s. In this book on stonewall jacksons civil war career, gwynne has. Gwynne, a 2011 pulitzer prize finalist for empire of the summer moon, casts jackson as a human. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rebel yell. Rebel yell is a very good biography of stonewall jackson. Confederate general stonewall jackson, photographed less than two weeks before his mortal wounding at the battle of chancellorsville in 1863. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson other editions. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson s. A flawless volume in same condition unclipped dust jacket. I have a shelf full of civil war books, and i can honestly say that if you can only read one book on stonewall jackson, read rebel yell.
Like jackson showing up unexpectedly on the enemys flank, this book offers plenty of surprises. Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy were the words that drove stonewall jackson, one of the most famous generals in the civil wars confederate army. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson, in which he recounts the life. The writing and presentation are of such a nature, you feel like you have actually met this very complex and accomplished individual. With a rare combination of unflinching objectivity and genuine compassion, rebel yell unraveled for me the enigma of stonewall jackson. Gwynne captures the complex character and military genius of stonewall jackson.
As gwynne writes, jackson imagined as he was washing that he was cleansing himself in the. Newsday book club chat with alice mcdermottthe author, a long island native, talks with readers about her novel someone. Rebel yell the violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson book. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson, which was published in. Rebel yell is written with the swiftly vivid narrative that is gwynnes hallmark and is rich with battle lore, biographical detail, and intense conflict between historical figures. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson, by s. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson audible audiobook unabridged s.
Born to parents who died early, jackson and his sister. There is some material from before the civil war but the book has the title rebel yell for a reason. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Leehe embodies the romantic southern notion of the virtuous lost cause. Gwynne finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times bestselling account of how civil war general thomas. Stonewall jacksons valley campaign the great tragedy of modern historiography is that more historians dont write like s. Stonewall jackson, one of american historys most enduring legends and yet most private of men. The result is a narrative vivid with detail and insight. New stonewall jackson biography by awardwinning author s. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson, tells jacksons story in an engaging narrative with a pace that never flags. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson. Stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend. In media such as movies or video games, the yell is often portrayed as a simple.