General A. P. Stewart

""General A. P. Stewart: His Life and Letters"" is a comprehensive biography of Confederate General Alexander P. Stewart, written by Marshall Wingfield. The book covers Stewart's life from his early years in Kentucky, through his time as a West Point cadet, his service in the Mexican-American War, and his distinguished career as a Confederate officer during the Civil War. The author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Stewart's personal correspondence, to provide insights into the general's character, motivations, and military strategies. The book also examines Stewart's post-war life, including his work as a professor at the University of Mississippi and his involvement in the Lost Cause movement. Overall, ""General A. P. Stewart: His Life and Letters"" is an engaging and informative portrait of one of the most important Confederate generals of the Civil War era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.