Henry Hill Goodell, the Story of His Life: With Letters and a Few of His Addresses (Classic Reprint)

Calvin Stebbins

ISBN 10: 0364642270 / ISBN 13: 9780364642276

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Henry Hill Goodell, the Story of His Life: With Letters and a Few of His Addresses (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0364642270
• ISBN 13: 9780364642276
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This biography presents Henry Hill Goodell through letters and notable addresses, illuminating a life of duty, learning, and leadership.

It offers a window into a soldier’s character and the values that guided him.

In this collection, readers meet a dedicated scholar and officer whose life intertwined education, service, and personal sacrifice. The book weaves together personal letters and public addresses to portray a man who valued duty, character, and the well‑being of those around him. Expect firsthand reflections, tributes from fellow officers, and passages that frame his era with clarity and respect.

Through vivid anecdotes and principled voices, the narrative explores courage in battle, the discipline of duty, and the enduring influence of a life lived for others. It balances intimate moments with larger historical context, offering both a human portrait and a lens on the times that shaped him.

• Personal letters that reveal the passions, worries, and convictions of a dedicated figure.
• Addresses and tributes that highlight leadership, integrity, and service.
• Historically grounded scenes that illuminate the challenges of his era.
• A measured portrayal that respects the complexities of memory and sacrifice.

Ideal for readers of military biography, Civil War era history, and historical letters, this edition invites appreciation of a life well led and remembered.