General Henry Baxter, 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry: A Biography by Jay C. Mar

Description: General Henry Baxter, 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry by Jay C. Martin Few 19th-century Americans were as adventurous as Henry Baxter. Best known for his Civil War exploits, his story parallels Michigans transition from territory to state and the United States transformation from a divided republic into a fledgling world power. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Few 19th-century Americans were as adventurous as Henry Baxter. Best known for his Civil War exploits--from leading the 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry across the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg in the first daylight amphibious assault in American history, to his defense of the Union line on day one of Gettysburg--he accomplished these despite having no prewar military training. His heroism and leadership propelled him from officer of volunteers to major general in the Army of the Potomac. A New York emigrant from a prominent family, Baxter was involved in developing Michigans political, business and educational foundations. He excelled at enterprise, leading a group of adventurers to California during the Gold Rush, co-founding what would become the Republican Party and eventually becoming President Grants diplomat to Honduras during one of the most dynamic periods of Central American history. Author Biography Jay C. Martin is an associate professor of history and director of museum studies at Central Michigan University. He has published articles in the International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, the International Journal of Maritime History, and The Public Historian. He lives in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcknowledgments delete ixIntroduction delete 11. Along the Old Chicago Road delete 52. Rush for Gold, 1849–1852 delete 163. Building Family and Community, 1853–1860 delete 334. Off to War, 1861 delete 425. Action at Last, Early 1862 delete 576. An Authentic Piece of Human Heroism, Late 1862 delete 767. Stalemate, 1863 delete 968. Pushing South, 1864 delete 1159. Traitors Defeated, Home Regained, 1865–1868 delete 12410. Mission to Honduras, 1869–1873 delete 14511. Ended All Too Soon delete 171Chapter Notes delete 177Bibliography delete 191Index delete 197 Review "A truly extraordinary biography...a work of impressive scholarship and a major contribution to the growing library of American Civil War literature"—Midwest Book Review; "Martin has given us more than a Civil War book; he has elucidated how individuals responded to the cultural imperatives of their times"—The Journal of Southern History. Review Quote "A truly extraordinary biography...a work of impressive scholarship and a major contribution to the growing library of American Civil War literature"-- Midwest Book Review "Martin has given us more than a Civil War bookhe has elucidated how individuals responded to the cultural imperatives of their times"-- The Journal of Southern History . Details ISBN1476663394 Author Jay C. Martin Short Title GENERAL HENRY BAXTER 7TH MICHI Language English ISBN-10 1476663394 ISBN-13 9781476663395 Media Book Format Paperback Subtitle A Biography Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States DEWEY 973.741092 Pages 216 AU Release Date 2016-01-14 NZ Release Date 2016-01-14 UK Release Date 2016-01-14 Audience General Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Audience Age 18 Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-01-14 Illustrations 11 photos & illustrations, 5 maps, notes, bibliography, index US Release Date 2016-01-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138875223;

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