An Address Delivered in Raleigh, N. C., On Memorial Day (May 10), 1895: Containing a Memoir of the Late Major-General William Henry Chase Whiting, of the Confederate Army, (at the Request of the Ladie - Hardcover

C. B. Denson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266596746 ISBN 13: 9780266596745

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A moving memorial address that honors Confederate leaders and the people of North Carolina, and places their sacrifices in historical perspective.

Delve into a carefully drawn portrait of Major-General William Henry Chase Whiting and the Civil War era in the Carolinas. This edition frames his engineering defense of Wilmington, the broader role of North Carolina’s leaders, and the personal qualities that shaped a nation in crisis.

What you’ll experience:

• Biographical sketches of notable Southern statesmen and military figures from the period.
• Insight into the defense strategies and challenges faced by Wilmington and the Cape Fear region.
• Primary-style reflections, letters, and recollections that illuminate leadership under pressure.
• A respectful historical narrative suitable for readers of Civil War and regional history.

Ideal for readers interested in North Carolina history, Civil War memory, and the lives of the period’s defining figures.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266596746
• ISBN 13: 9780266596745
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 61