Displaying 1 of 1 2001 Format: Book Author: Robertson, James I. Jr. (James Irvin) 1930-2019 Title: Standing like a stone wall : the life of General Thomas J. Jackson / James I. Robertson, Jr. Publisher, Date: New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, ©2001. Description: v, 185 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm Summary: Biography of the famous Civil War Confederate general, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Describes his childhood and the conditions that shaped his life. Emphasis is on his life and work during the Civil War. Subjects: Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863. Confederate States of America. Army -- Biography. Generals -- Confederate States of America -- Biography. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-180) and index. Contents: "You may be what ever you will resolve to be" -- 1. Life as an orphan -- West Point experiences -- 3. Hero in Mexico -- 4. Learning life in the peacetime army -- 5. Professor and Presbyterian -- 6. Search for happiness -- 7. "Stonewell" at Manassas -- 8. Independent commander -- 9. Victory in the valley -- 10. Exhaustion and disappointments -- 11. A second visit to Manassas -- 12. The bloodiest day -- 13. Corps commander -- 14. Crossing the river. Web Site: Table of contents Contributor biographical information Publisher description LCCN: 00036253 ISBN: 068982419X 9780689824197 Other Number: 43708648 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 650564 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: BIO Jackson Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
