The Life of John A. Rawlins

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Civil War Period (1850-1877), Military, Biography & Memoir, Historical
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Author: James Harrison Wilson ISBN: 1230001449242
Publisher: BIG BYTE BOOKS Publication: November 30, 2016
Imprint: Language: English
Author: James Harrison Wilson
ISBN: 1230001449242
Publisher: BIG BYTE BOOKS
Publication: November 30, 2016
Imprint:
Language: English

General James Harrison Wilson, author of this biography, said of his subject, "JOHN A. RAWLINS, all things considered, was the most remarkable man I met during the Civil War..."

That is a remarkable statement from one who served under McClellan and Grant, and was a cavalry leader in his own right.

John Rawlins wrote, "You know, I believe more in the infallibility of numbers than in the infallibility of generals, no matter how great their reputation." Yet he was devoted to Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War and to the end of Rawlins' short life.

Grant felt he could not do without Rawlins and would not give him a front-line command. A contemporary said of Rawlins:

"Lieutenant-Colonel Rawlins, Grant’s assistant adjutant general, is a very industrious, conscientious man, who never loses a moment, and never gives himself any indulgence except swearing and scolding."

Rawlins even once lost his temper with Grant and used some pretty salty language, immediately begging the general's pardon.

This interesting young man was a key background figure in the American Civil War. He was promoted general and later was Secretary of War under Grant.

For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones.

Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

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General James Harrison Wilson, author of this biography, said of his subject, "JOHN A. RAWLINS, all things considered, was the most remarkable man I met during the Civil War..."

That is a remarkable statement from one who served under McClellan and Grant, and was a cavalry leader in his own right.

John Rawlins wrote, "You know, I believe more in the infallibility of numbers than in the infallibility of generals, no matter how great their reputation." Yet he was devoted to Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War and to the end of Rawlins' short life.

Grant felt he could not do without Rawlins and would not give him a front-line command. A contemporary said of Rawlins:

"Lieutenant-Colonel Rawlins, Grant’s assistant adjutant general, is a very industrious, conscientious man, who never loses a moment, and never gives himself any indulgence except swearing and scolding."

Rawlins even once lost his temper with Grant and used some pretty salty language, immediately begging the general's pardon.

This interesting young man was a key background figure in the American Civil War. He was promoted general and later was Secretary of War under Grant.

For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones.

Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

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