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Stonewall Jackson. Thesaurus of Anecdotes and Incidents in the Life of Lieut-General Thomas Jonathan Jackson, C.S.A.
“His fadeless renown…”
First edition of Riley’s collection of historical anecdotes focusing on the life and legacy of General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall ”Jackson. Riley emphasizes the significance of biography as a literary form, highlighting that “what a man says and what a man does are the indices of his worth, character and accomplishments.” Gathered from various publications and elsewhere, Riley’s anecdotes and incidents aimed to reflect Jackson’s true character and the contributions Riley perceived him to have made to the American people, particularly through his role in the Stonewall Brigade. Midland: “Published by subscription and rare.” Haynes I:15717.
Description: Stonewall Jackson. Thesaurus of Anecdotes and Incidents in the Life of Lieut-General Thomas Jonathan Jackson, C.S.A.
Annapolis: [n.p.], 1920. Octavo. Portrait frontispiece, 203, [1]pp. Publisher’s confederate-gray gilt-stamped cloth. Binding lightly foxed; bottom edges of cover shelf-worn; front hinge slightly weak; a good sound copy with subscription slip inserted.
[3734137]Price: $125.00