Project Gutenberg 2015-05-17 Public domain in the USA. 247 Shanks, William Franklin Gore 1837 1905 02007461 Personal Recollections of Distinguished Generals [William Tecumseh] Sherman as a strategist -- [George H.] Thomas as a tactician -- [Ulysses S.] Grant as a general -- [Philip Henry] Sheridan as a cavalryman -- Fighting Joe [Joseph] Hooker -- Recollections of [Lovell H.] Rousseau -- Peculiarities of various generals -- Some peculiarities of our veterans. Produced by Christian Boissonnas, The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Personal Recollections of Distinguished Generals" by William Franklin Gore Shanks is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book aims to provide insights into the personalities and characteristics of notable military leaders from the American Civil War, primarily focusing on their human qualities beyond their military prowess. The opening of the work sets the stage for Shanks's exploration of the subject, beginning with a preface that outlines his intent to convey a more rounded depiction of these generals. He emphasizes the complexity of characters like William Tecumseh Sherman, who is described as both brilliant and eccentric, embodying an intriguing mix of strength and vulnerability. Shanks notes that he will address the generals in "undress uniform," which suggests a more personal and informal portrayal, aiming to capture not only their military achievements but also their personal quirks and failings. This introductory portion hints at a narrative rich with anecdotes and reflections, inviting readers to appreciate the multifaceted nature of these historical figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography Generals -- United States E456 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare 640027 2025-09-19T14:10:32.012317 text/html 606938 2024-10-24T17:25:47 text/html 1978281 2025-09-19T14:10:39.347280 application/epub+zip 1983123 2025-09-19T14:10:33.441321 application/epub+zip 306522 2025-09-19T14:10:32.683302 application/epub+zip 2143124 2025-09-19T14:10:43.961325 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2090732 2025-09-19T14:10:38.582298 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 416087 2022-09-22T08:11:16.727341 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 555965 2025-09-19T14:10:31.071336 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 536052 2024-10-24T17:25:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16821 2025-09-19T14:10:44.105268 application/rdf+xml 13632 2025-09-19T14:10:32.824332 image/jpeg 1736 2025-09-19T14:10:32.751311 image/jpeg 1813760 2025-09-19T14:10:32.103338 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog