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SMITH, Gustavus W. Confederate War Papers: Fairfax Court House, New Orleans, Seven Pines, Richmond and North Carolina. New York: Atlantic Publishing and Engraving Co., 1884. 2nd ed. 381pp. Portrait frontis., 3 folding maps. Orig. cloth. Minor sunning to spine, else fine. HOWES S-599. Dornbusch II, 3099. "Smith was a failure as a general; this work is largely his rationalization for shortcomings at Seven Pine" Nevins I, p.160.
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SMITH, Gustavus W. Confederate War Papers: Fairfax Court House, New Orleans, Seven Pines, Richmond and North Carolina. New York; Atlantic Publishing and Engraving Co., 1884. 1st ed. 381pp. Portrait frontis., 3 folding maps. Rebound, partial original cloth laid down. Light uniform toning, else very good. HOWES S-599. "Smith was a failure as a general; this work is largely his rationalization for shortcomings at Seven Pines" Nevins I, p. 160.
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1884 1ed Confederate War Papers General Gustv Smith Battle Seven Pines Civil WarGustavus Woodward Smith was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, best remembered for his role in the Battle of Seven Pines. When General Joseph Johnson was injured, Smith took over the commanding role until his health deteriorated and Robert E. Lee ultimately took over.
Following the war, Smith published a memoir of his experience in the war. 'Confederate War Papers' covers topics including Jefferson Davis's presidential election, battle tactics and maneuvers, Confederate defenses and forts, and much emphasis on the Battle of Seven Pines. However, according to Nevins,
"Smith was a failure as a general; this work is largely his rationalization for shortcomings at Seven Pines."
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SMITH, Gustavus W
Confederate War Papers
New York, Atlantic Pub. and engraving Co., 1884. 1st edition
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