1878 1st ed Life of Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston Civil War TEXAS

  

Ed Life of Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston Civil War TEXAS. Albert Sidney Johnston was an American military general known for his roles in the Mexican-American War and most notably the American Civil War.

According to President Jefferson Davis, Johnston was considered to be the finest general officer in the Confederacy before Robert E. Lee; Davis continued without doing injustice to the living, it may safely be said that our loss is irreparable. Interestingly, he was the highest-ranking officer to be killed in action during the entirety of the Civil War.

In 1878, a life of Johnston was published, outlining the major events in the generals life including his leadership in the Texas War, and the Black Hawk War. Albert Sidney Johnston : embracing his services in the armies of the United States, the Republic of Texas, and the Confederate States. Collation: Complete with all pages. References: Howes J 175; Nevins II, 68; Basic Texas 112. Binding: Leather; tight and secure.

9in X 6in (22.5cm x 15cm). The item "1878 1st ed Life of Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston Civil War TEXAS" is in sale since Friday, August 24, 2018.

This item is in the category "Books\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "schilb_antique_books" and is located in Columbia, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Year Printed: 1878
• Modified Item: No
• Topic: Civil War (1861-65)
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Americana
• Original/Facsimile: Original
• Language: English
• Special Attributes: 1st Edition