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Stonewall jacksons book of maxims is the latest offering by noted jackson biographer james i. Throughout his life, he wrote down rules of behavior or philosophies of life. For stonewall jackson, a final victory that led to confederate. Stonewall jacksons way is a poem penned during the american civil war that later became a wellknown patriotic song of the confederate states of america and the southern united states. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The origin of the adage one or more quotations that parallel the maxim how jackson may have applied the idea in his own life how certain maxims offer insights into the mind of the man these timeless insights offer as much to individuals today as they did when jackson strove to integrate them into his life. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims book by james i robertson.
Questions are also provided at the end of each section. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims stonewall jacksons book of maxims james robertson jr. However, he spent the rest of his life seeking by gods grace to put them into practice. This page is automatically generated based on what facebook users are interested in, and not affiliated with. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by james i robertson, jr. The passage of years has only deepened the fascination and reverence for confederate general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. James robertsons meticulous research for his finely crafted biography of stonewall jackson also resulted in the rediscovery of jacksons book of maxims that had been unnoticed for eighty years. Stonewall jackson s book of maxims by james i robertson, jr. Stonewall jackson s book of maxims has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. A stonewall jackson bookshelf thomas stonewall jackson.
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Apr 29, 20 for stonewall jackson, a final victory that led to confederate catastrophe. Thomas stonewall jackson facts, bio, and information on. His book of maxims first appeared at this time while jackson was at west point. Sold out jacksons personal book of maxims was recently discovered in a historical archive. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims is inspiring to say the least. He ranks today as among the halfdozen greatest soldiers that america has produced. Provides a revealing insight into the workings of jacksons mind through the maxims he chose to live by. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims 2005, paperback for sale. Each maxim is explained and considered in terms of how it may have affected his actions at various times. It is a clean, sharp, bright, solidly bound, new book. He was named after the famous general, thomas stonewall jackson, who was an ancestor.
The influences that guided the transformation from reticent boy to confident commander are explored in stonewall jackson s book of maxims, compiled and edited by james i. Many famous historical figures are noted for their words of wisdom or pithy sayings called maxims george washington and napoleon come to mind and james robertson, author of the massive biography cited in the first section above, has done the same for jackson in stonewall jackson s book of maxims, a selection made from his various writings. Though some of stonewalls principles were more applicable in the 1800s, theres still much to derive and apply to life in modern society. Jul 06, 2016 while he was a young cadet at west point, the future general thomas stonewall jackson began writing down a book of maxims which he wished to apply to his life. Stonewall jacksons black sunday school bard of the south.
He drew some of them, at least, from the books he read, such as the bible or politeness and goodbreeding. As professor robertson notes in his introduction of stonewall jacksons book of maxims. Shrewd, practical, and thrifty, prosperity has consistently rewarded them. Jul 25, 2016 free pdf stonewall jacksons book of maxims read online. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book.
Each lesson plan includes multiple scripture readings that correlate to each ocs chapter. Stonewall jackson was born in clarksburg then virginia, west virginia, on january 21, 1824. Nearby, at stonewall jackson s historical childhood home, his uncle s grist mill is the centerpiece of a historical site at the jackson s mill center for lifelong learning and state 4h camp. Robertson jr provides a revealing insight into the workings of jackson s mind through the maxims he chose to live by. The sage group of writings, thought lost forever, has been published again with added commentary on jacksons life and character. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims 2002 edition open library. When people and soldiers around him cheered, jackson blushed because he had searched neither for notoriety nor renown and had instead devoted his energies to being a better. One mustnt look any further than stonewall jacksons book of maxims to understand the values and principles that shaped him as a man and. Many famous historical figures are noted for their words of wisdom or pithy sayings called maxims george washington and napoleon come to mind and james robertson, author of the massive biography cited in the first section above, has done the same for jackson in stonewall jacksons book of maxims, a selection made from his various writings. This amazing little gem of a book is full of wisdom from the civil wars gentleman warrior. Edt, isbn 1581824858, isbn 9781581824858, brand new, free shipping in the us a thoughtful look at the maxims stonewall jackson collected as a cadet at west point. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims, paperback by robertson, james i. Stonewall jackson s book of maxims english edition ebook.
His sense of duty and honor were unparalleled and it. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson was a confederate lieutenant general in the civil war. James robertsons meticulous research for his finely crafted biography of stonewall jackson also resulted in the rediscovery of jacksons book. Military academies in both hemispheres still teach his tactics. The paperback of the stonewall jacksons book of maxims by james robertson, jr. How jackson may have applied the idea in his own life. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims 2nd edition by james robertson jr. Book of maxims this quote is immortalized in the marble of stonewall jackson hall on the campus of virginia military institute. With few exceptions, he said, it is the most numerous troops that victory is assured. It is loaded with illustrations, photos, and facsimile documents.
From the start, the notebook was a reminder for selfimprovement. Read book the smoothbore volley that doomed the confederacy. The origin of the adage one or more quotations that parallel the maxim how jackson may have applied the idea in his own life how certain maxims offer insights into the mind of the man these timeless insights offer as much to individuals today as they did when jackson strove to integrate them into his. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims few men have ever started from humbler beginnings and risen to greater heights. Apparently, jackson rarely spoke at length, but took words seriously.
Buy stonewall jacksons book of maxims by robertson, james i isbn. Aug 16, 2015 uncovered in the davis collection of civil war manuscripts at tulane university, robertson, jr. For stonewall jackson, a final victory that led to. There is no other famous quotation, in my opinion, that better summarizes the american dream so briefly, yet so perfectly. 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. Jacksons personal book of maxims was recently discovered in a historical archive.
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Reading it gives us great insight into a man who stood tall not only on the battlefield, but in life as well. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by james robertson, jr. Jackson played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the eastern theater of the war until his death, and had a key part in winning many. Few men have ever started from a more humble beginning and risen to greater heights. How certain maxims offer insights into the mind of the man. Stone wall jackson, born in tabor city, north carolina november 6, 1932, is an american country singer and musician who achieved his greatest fame during countrys golden honky tonk era in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It became very popular, but its authorship was unknown until almost twentyfive years later. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims scv online store. Jackson s maxims are reproduced here as he wrote them. Ive a new book that ive written to honor one of the great heroes of the confederate souththomas j. A thoughtful look at the maxims stonewall jackson collected as a cadet at west point.
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