"Happiness Is Not My Companion": The Life of General G. K. Warren
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Book Description
Jordan's work is a study of Gouverneur K. Warren, a brilliant student at pre-war West Point and a topographical engineer much acclaimed for his explorations of Nebraska Territory and the Black Hills in the 1850s. Although a rising star in the Army of the Potomac, Warren's peculiarities of temperament put a cloud over his service, and he was relieved of his command just eight days before Appomattox. Warren continued as an engineer of distinction in the army after the war, but he was determined to clear his name of inquiry, which conducted an exhaustive investigation into the battle, Warren's conduct, and Sheridan's arbitrary action, but the findings of the court vindicating Warren were not made public until shortly after his death.
About the Author
David M. Jordan, a native of Philadelphia, graduate of Princeton University, and a practicing attorney, has previously published biographies of New York political boss Roscoe Conkling, Union general Winfield Scott Hancock, and left-handed pitcher Hal Newhouser, as well as a history of the Philadelphia Athletics.
"Happiness Is Not My Companion": The Life of General G. K. Warren,David M. Jordan,Indiana University Press,0253339049,1830-1882,Army,Biography,Biography / Autobiography,Generals,Historical - U.S.,History,History: American,Military - Other,Military History - U.S. Civil War,U.S. History - Civil War And Reconstruction (1860-1877),United States,United States - Civil War,United States.,Warren, Gouverneur Kemble,,American history: c 1800 to c 1900,Biography: historical,USA,Warren, Gouverneur Kemble,c 1800 to c 1900
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