Read Online Recollections of a Virginian in the Mexican Indian and Civil Wars Dabney Herndon Maury 9785518480902 Books

Product details Paperback 300 pages Publisher Book on Demand Ltd. (May 6, 2013) Language English ISBN-10 5518480903

Recollections of a Virginian in the Mexican Indian and Civil Wars Dabney Herndon Maury 9785518480902 Books Reviews

• This is an excellent book if you have an interest the Mexican/ American War and the War between the States. This book makes you sit back and realize what a great group of high quality men were in the Southern Armies. General Maury's autobiography will give you insight into how these soldiers thought and their determination to defend there country. If you have an interest in the Civil War you will enjoy this book. Kurt Seraphine
• Enjoyable read.
• Major General Maury's recollections are of a way of life that no longer exists. The writing style is a little dated but is easy to read and gives a good description of the times. He takes the reader into the world of the "southern gentleman" with its class consciousness and "good " families but the harsh practicalities of years on the frontier and military life are also present. Maury had an eye for detail that would appeal to historians and many 21st. century readers will enjoy his reminiscences.
  PJG
• Maury was in both the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. I didn't know what to expect beforehand and read this book sort of on a whim... something different. I was curious if he would ever come out and state that in hindsight slavery was wrong. But in reading this, one has to keep in mind not to judge him by current standards. He's got some good stories but the book ends rather abruptly. I found it easy to read, the pages sort of flying by.
• Good account of History, includes Maury's interactions with such historical figures as Nathan B. Forrest, Stonewall Jackson, Joseph Johnston and Richard Taylor.