Mar 31, 2017 author of life and campaigns of lieut. Stonewall jackson in the valley campaign on apple books. Stonewall jacksons remark to his staff august 25, 1862 as quoted in robert lewis dabney the life and campaigns of lieut. Life and campaigns of stonewall jackson on apple books. He was the sixth child third son of charles william dabney 17861833 and elizabeth randolph price dabney, and a descendant of cornelius daubigne from an extended daubigne dabney huguenot family that settled in virginia and massachusetts in the 17th century. A theology of parenting, education, feminism, and government 2019 by zachary garris, ed during his lifetime, southern theologian and writer robert lewis dabney was most notably known for his 1866 biography of general stonewall jackson the life and campaigns of lieut. Life and campaigns of stonewall jackson illustrated edition.
Dabney attempted, not so much to narrate stonewall jackson s life, but to give reasons for why jackson faced each situation, during wartime and peacetime, and the influences that drove jackson. The life and campaigns of stonewall jackson dabney. I acknowledgethe debt i owe to a soldier and writer of such conspicuous ability. Robert lewis dabney 18201898 contributed by john boles and the dictionary of virginia biography. Mint condition dust jacket protected in a new, clear, brodart cover sharp, clean, solidly bound, new book in new dust jacket richly illustrated with portraits and eleven diagrams and maps contains wonderful foldout maps stonewall. Robert lewis dabney march 5, 1820 january 3, 1898 was an american christian theologian, a southern presbyterian pastor, and confederate army chaplain. First edition of dabneys biography of general stonewall jacksonthe most famous nickname in the civil war. He was born on 5 march, 1820 in louisa county, virginia, of mixed english, huguenot, and scottish descent the huguenot ancestry being from the family originally known as daubigne. Robert lewis dabney dabney, robert lewis, 18201898 the. Life and campaigns of stonewall jackson battlefield. Robert lewis dabney was an american christian theologian and a southern presbyterian pastor, but hes best known for being chief of staff for general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson during his famous valley campaign and the seven days battles.
More editions of discussions of robert lewis dabney dabney discussions. Robert lewis dabney 1820 1898 was a southern presbyterian pastor and confederate army chaplain. Life campaigns lieut gen thomas j jackson stonewall. Planter, quarryman, builder, teacher, pastor, architect, theologian, writer, army chaplain, soldier, husband, and father robert lewis dabney 18201898 was all of these, and more. I first met you at harpers ferry in the commencement of this war, and i cannot take leave of you without giving expression to my admiration of your conduct from that day to this whether on the march, the bivouac, the tented field, or on the bloody plains of manassas, where you gained the welldeserved reputation of. Octavo, contemporary threequarter calf, giltdecorated spine, black morocco spine labels, marbled boards, endpapers and edges. Jackson, stonewall jackson has 0 available edition to buy at half price books marketplace.
Jackson was born on 21 january, 1824 in clarksburg, va. Hettle takes on stonewall jackson myth entertainmentlife. Robert lewis dabney, however, wrote with a clear goal in mindto vindicate. Publication date 1866 topics jackson, stonewall, 18241863 publisher. Dabneys account of military life in the field with general jackson provides poignant insight into the character of the general as they discuss theology and military history, pray together, and gallop to the sound of the guns. The facility, located near weston, serves as a special campus for west virginia university and the wvu extension service.
A course of lectures of preaching, and life and campaigns of lieut. His very name evokes the image of the solid, immovable confederate general whose sobriquet, earned at the battle of first manassas, no longer. Life and campaigns of stonewall jackson ebook by robert lewis. Description robert lewis dabney a southern presbyterian life. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Born in louisa county, he was educated at the union theological. Jackson played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the eastern theater of the war until his death, and had a key. Robert lewis dabneys most popular book is the life and campaigns of stonewall jackson. Jackson, stonewall jackson by dabney, robert lewis, 18201898. Jackson, stonewall jackson, a defence of virginia, sacred rhetoric, discussions, the sensualistic philosophy of the nineteenth century, true courage, life of lieut.
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In a day bereft of true heroes, stonewalls gallant deeds and virtuous conduct still move our hearts with admiration. Mint condition dust jacket protected in a new, clear, brodart cover sharp, clean, solidly bound, new book in new dust jacket richly illustrated with portraits and eleven diagrams and. Page 246 i am not here to make a speech, but simply to say farewell. This wellwritten book makes an enormous contribution to lost cause.
Thomas j stonewall jackson download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Life campaigns lieut gen thomas j jackson stonewall jackson. Life and campaigns of stonewall jackson illustrated. Robert lewis dabney was a presbyterian minister who, during the american civil war 18611865, emerged as one of the most influential leaders of the southern presbyterian church. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Life and campaigns of stonewall jackson first edition. Most of the sources listed are encyclopedic in nature but might be limited to a specific field, such as musicians or film directors. The life and campaigns of stonewall jackson by robert. Life of lieut gen thomas j jackson stonewall jackson. Stonewall jackson quickly took its place as a preeminent book on the subject after its publication in 1866.
This work was reproduced from the original artifact. The commands of generals jackson, mclaws, and walker, after accomplishing the objects for which they have. Below are references indicating presence of this name in another database or other reference material. Books by robert lewis dabney author of the life and.
Life and campaigns of stonewall jackson, annotated. The essential accuracy of his book, written in a time of misery and confusion, is a. Life and campaigns of stonewall jackson ebook by robert. Review stonewall jackson s life is described by hardship, courage, and fidelity. This is the type of evidence that wins the discussion. Lucas recognizes this strong statement by jackson and tries to dismiss it by quoting other historians and officers of the war who criticize dabney as not being a professional soldier and not staying long enough in the campaigns. Page 290 general stuart will detach a squadron of cavalry to accompany the commands of generals longstreet, jackson, and mclaws, and with the main body of the cavalry will cover the route of the army and bring up all stragglers that may have been left behind. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a confederate general 18611863 during the american civil war, and became one of the bestknown confederate commanders after general robert e. The essential accuracy of his book, written in a time of misery and confusion, is a tribute to his. He also wrote life and campaigns of stonewall jackson, an invaluable. Nearby, at stonewall jackson s historical childhood home, his uncles grist mill is the centerpiece of a historical site at the jackson s mill center for lifelong learning and state 4h camp. Robert lewis dabney, however, wrote with a clear goal in mindto vindicate the cause for which his hero.
Dabney, robert lewis, roper, gary lee, roper, lucy booker. Robert lewis dabney, however, wrote with a clear goal in mindto vindicate the cause for which his hero, lt. Robert lewis dabney, a presbyterian clergyman related to jackson by. Robert lewis dabney 18201898 was a presbyterian theologian and educator who served on the faculties of union theological seminary in virginia, the university of texas, and austin theological seminary. Stonewall jackson by robert louis dabney hardcover. Click download or read online button to get thomas j stonewall jackson book now. He was also chief of staff and biographer to stonewall jackson.
After jacksons death, the generals widow commissioned the theologian to write jacksons authorized biography. In a day bereft of true heroes, stonewall s gallant deeds and virtuous conduct still move our hearts with admiration. There have been many ensuing biographies of the great soldiersaint, and without exception they have heavily relied on dabney s work presented here in electronic book form. Dabney also wrote a biography on the great general titled life and campaigns of stonewall jackson which was published just 1 year after the civil war ended and 3 years. Robert lewis dabney 18201898 encyclopedia virginia. Mint condition this is a brand new, unread, pristinecondition book.
Robert lewis dabney was an american theologian who wrote a detailed biography about the. Jackson, stonewall jackson robert lewis dabney full view 1866. Step by step, he charts how confederate martyr stonewall jackson, second only to. Robert lewis dabney march 5, 1820 january 3, 1898 was an american christian theologian, southern presbyterian pastor, confederate states army chaplain, and architect. The life and campaigns of stonewall jackson by robert lewis. Robert lewis dabney has 73 books on goodreads with 1736 ratings. Robert lewis dabney books list of books by author robert. Dabney, robert lewis, 18201898 the online books page. The commands of generals jackson, mclaws, and walker, after accomplishing the objects for which they have been detached, will join the main body of the army at boonsboro.