Volume III of this landmark series traces the military groups raised from Pickens and Anderson; Newberry and Laurens; Greenville and Spartanburg and parts in between. In this anticipated four-volume series; author Robert Seigler presents a comprehensive review of South Carolina's Civil War troops in incomparable detail. Revealing the origination of military organizations from the three major geographical regions of the state; as well as those units whose men came from all parts of the state; Seigler outlines the frontline infantry; cavalry and artillery units; as well as militia; reserves and state troops that were critical to the Confederate efforts. For every regiment and battalion; Seigler analyzes when; where and under what legal authority each one was organized; and then provides a biographical sketch of the field officers for every unit. Included in each company history; in addition to its geographical origins; are a wartime biography of each captain and Seigler's special interest; company nicknames. Finally; a summary is provided of each unit's major movements and engagements.
#332970 in Books Kiernan Denise D Agnese Joseph 2011-09-06 2011-09-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.85 x 1.10 x 5.36l; 1.08 #File Name: 159474520X256 pagesSigning Their Rights Away
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Should be required reading in our schools!!By Jim in GreenvilleThis and Kiernan's other volume "Signing Their Lives Away" ought to be required reading in our schools!! Very nice collections of mini-biographies of the men who debated and signed our Declaration of Independence and Constitution. The books demonstrate the true humanity of these men with all the genius and frailty that the term human implies! This nation and its government are a miracle; and it is a true wonder that these mere men came together so providentially to create them!! These books tell the true story. Good reads; and you will learn a lot of fun things to know!!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Super interesting and fun!By S. ElderVery interesting! Short portraits of all the signers of the Constitution and little blurbs about the ones who went home without signing. Some bizarre stories and interesting trivia; all written in a readable and somewhat humorous style.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Snapshot of historical moment.By Paul M. PattersonThis book and it's companion on the Declaration of Independence gives an interesting ; brief glimpse into the lives of frequently ordinary men; many with the same foibles as today; who stood courageously for this new idea; and reminds us of the importance of civic duty and the fragility of freedom; all with a few sprinkles of humor.
