A Scythe of Fire: Through the Civil War with One of Lee's Most Legendary Regimen

Description: A Scythe of Fire: Through the Civil War with One of Lee's Most Legendary Regiments by Warren Wilkinson One of the most revered units to participate in the Civil War, the Eighth Georgia Infantry made history for fighting at the forefront of the war's most famous battles. In this stirring volume, two renowned historical researchers bring a human dimension to the struggle as they recount these soldiers' experiences. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The men of the Eighth Georgia Infantry Regiment answered the Confederate call to arms in the spring of 1861. They fought hard in most major battles of the war, including Bull Run and Gettysburg, enduring heartbreaking losses and finally, at Appomattox, witnessing their ultimate defeat."A Scythe of Fire" tells the remarkable story of this regiment, which held together through long years of victory, defeat, and despair. The magnificent product of meticulous research, Warren Wilkinson and Steven E. Woodworth's stirring chronicle brings the conflict alive through the eyes of the courageous men who fought and died on the nation's battlefields. Based on personal accounts, diaries, letters, and other primary sources, "A Scythe of Fire" is the history of the Eighth Georgia as experienced by those who carried its standard into battle: doctors and farmers, landowners and simple folk — each dedicated to victory, yet proud and unbroken in the face of defeat. Author Biography Steven E. Woodworth agreed to finish the work Wilkinson had begun. He is an associate professor at Texas Christian University and the author of nine previous books about the Civil War. Review "A brilliantly written and carefully researched volume that provides a multifaceted look at the Eighth Georgia."--Register-Pajaronian "A riveting account...It deserves a place on the shelf of every student of the Civil War."--Charles P. Roland, author of An American Iliad: The Story of the Civil War "A superior example of unit history, which provides an almost inexhaustible treasure trove for history buffs."--Kirkus Reviews "A tour-de-force...a masterful narrative steeped in the lore, life and times of those who dared and died..."--Edwin C. Bearss, author of The Campaign for Vicksburg "A well-written, well-researched account."--Civil War Book Review "Escorts us to a rare front row seat on that endlessly fascinating drama that is our Civil War."--John C. Waugh, author of The Class of 1846 "Fascinating...follows the fortunes of a remarkable regiment of American soldiers through the fire and fury of the Civil War."--Rod Gragg, author of Covered with Glory "So well written that it makes the reader want to follow the units members through the war."--Chattanooga Times "This is one of the best, possibly the very best, Civil War regimental histories ever written."--Albert Castel, author of Decision in the West "Woodworth brings an intensely human face to this unit."--Publishers Weekly Review Quote Woodworth brings an intensely human face to this unit. Description for Teachers/Educators A Scythe of Fire tells the remarkable story of the Eighth Georgia Infantry Regiment, which fought in most major battles of the Civil War and endured miserable conditions and heartbreaking losses. They persevered through brutal battles and dimming prospects of a Confederate victory, experiencing the war at its most fierce and brutal. Using diaries, letters home to loved ones, and other historical documents, A Scythe of Fire follows the men of the Eighth from the red clay of Georgia to their ultimate defeat at Appomattox. Through every struggle, the reader experiences their motivations and sometimes painful decisions, telling a story of human hopes and fears and ultimately showing this most divisive war at its most personal. Warren Wilkinson, a renowned Civil War researcher, began work on this book using primary sources from his own collection, amassing a vast collection of research and completing a rough draft. After his untimely death in 1995, Steven E. Woodworth, an Associate Professor at Texas Christian University, agreed to complete the work Wilkinson had begun. "This is one of the best, possibly the very best, Civil War regimental histories ever written." -- Albert Castel, author of Decision in the West Details ISBN0060542292 Author Warren Wilkinson Short Title SCYTHE OF FIRE Pages 368 Publisher Harper Perennial Language English ISBN-10 0060542292 ISBN-13 9780060542290 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 973.745 Illustrations Yes Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-06-30 Imprint HarperCollins Subtitle Through the Civil War with One of Lees Most Legendary Regiments Country of Publication United States Place of Publication New York, NY DOI 10.1604/9780060542290 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2003-06-17 AU Release Date 2003-06-17 NZ Release Date 2003-06-17 US Release Date 2003-06-17 Imprint US William Morrow Paperbacks Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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