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Standing like a Stone Wall: The Life of General Thomas J. Jackson
185 pp.
| Atheneum |
May, 2001 |
TradeISBN 0-689-82419-X$$22.00
(3)
YA
Stonewall Jackson, a poor orphan, graduated near the top of his West Point class, fought heroically in the Mexican War, taught at a military academy, and became a general in the Confederate Army. Relying on primary and secondary sources, Robertson details Jackson's legendary life. Maps and archival drawings and photos enhance this clearly written portrait. Bib., ind.