The Making Of A Soldier: Letters Of General R. S. Ewell

The Making of a Soldier: Letters of General R.S. Ewell is a compilation of personal letters written by Confederate General Richard Stoddert Ewell during his military career in the American Civil War. The book is edited and introduced by Percy Gatling Hamlin.The letters provide an intimate look into Ewell's life as a soldier, including his experiences in battles such as Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. Ewell's letters also reveal his relationships with other notable figures of the Civil War, including Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.The book is divided into three parts, each covering a different phase of Ewell's life. Part one covers his early years, including his education at West Point and his service in the Mexican-American War. Part two covers his time as a Confederate general, including his rise to prominence and his eventual surrender at the end of the war. Part three covers his post-war life, including his attempts to rebuild his life and reputation in the aftermath of the conflict.Overall, The Making of a Soldier provides a unique perspective on the Civil War through the eyes of one of its most prominent figures. Ewell's letters offer a firsthand account of the conflict, as well as insights into the personal struggles and sacrifices of those who fought in it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.