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Title: Heroes of the Great Conflict; Life and Services of William Farrar
Smith, Major General, United States Volunteer in the Civil War

Note: Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Nick Riles, Kat Jeter, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributing Proofreading Team

Summary: "Heroes of the Great Conflict; Life and Services of William Farrar Smith, Major General, United States Volunteer in the Civil War" by Wilson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the life and military career of Major General William Farrar Smith, detailing his significant contributions during the American Civil War and the challenges he faced within the military hierarchy. The opening of the book introduces William Farrar Smith, charting his early life, education at West Point, and his rise through the military ranks. It highlights his friendships with prominent Civil War figures and sets the stage for the examination of his military career during the war. The author emphasizes the importance of personal accounts and documentation, suggesting that a more nuanced understanding of Smith’s character, motivations, and the complexities of military command is crucial, as opposed to relying solely on official reports. Through this lens, the narrative aims to shed light on not only Smith’s achievements but also the political intricacies and interpersonal dynamics that affected his career trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

EBook No.: 14429

Published: Dec 23, 2004

Downloads: 77

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography

Subject: Smith, William Farrar, 1824-1903

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Heroes of the Great Conflict; Life and Services of William Farrar
Smith, Major General, United States Volunteer in the Civil War

Note: Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Nick Riles, Kat Jeter, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributing Proofreading Team

Summary: "Heroes of the Great Conflict; Life and Services of William Farrar Smith, Major General, United States Volunteer in the Civil War" by Wilson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the life and military career of Major General William Farrar Smith, detailing his significant contributions during the American Civil War and the challenges he faced within the military hierarchy. The opening of the book introduces William Farrar Smith, charting his early life, education at West Point, and his rise through the military ranks. It highlights his friendships with prominent Civil War figures and sets the stage for the examination of his military career during the war. The author emphasizes the importance of personal accounts and documentation, suggesting that a more nuanced understanding of Smith’s character, motivations, and the complexities of military command is crucial, as opposed to relying solely on official reports. Through this lens, the narrative aims to shed light on not only Smith’s achievements but also the political intricacies and interpersonal dynamics that affected his career trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

EBook No.: 14429

Published: Dec 23, 2004

Downloads: 77

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography

Subject: Smith, William Farrar, 1824-1903

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.