The Unregimented General: A Biography Of Nelson A. Miles is a book written by Virginia Weisel Johnson. It is a detailed account of the life and career of Nelson A. Miles, a prominent American military figure who served during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book covers Miles' early life, his military training and education, and his rise through the ranks of the United States Army. It also delves into his experiences during the Civil War, the Indian Wars, and the Spanish-American War, as well as his role in the ...
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The Unregimented General: A Biography Of Nelson A. Miles is a book written by Virginia Weisel Johnson. It is a detailed account of the life and career of Nelson A. Miles, a prominent American military figure who served during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book covers Miles' early life, his military training and education, and his rise through the ranks of the United States Army. It also delves into his experiences during the Civil War, the Indian Wars, and the Spanish-American War, as well as his role in the development of the modern American military.Throughout the book, Johnson provides a nuanced and complex portrait of Miles, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses as a leader. She also explores the political and social context in which Miles lived and worked, shedding light on the challenges and controversies he faced during his career.Overall, The Unregimented General is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's most important military figures. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the United States Army, as well as those interested in the broader social and political context of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Preface By Sherman Miles. The Portrait Of A Great Frontier General, As Distinguished As He Was Controversial.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.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. The portrait of a great frontier general, as distinguished as he was controversial. General Nelson's career spanned the Civil War, the defeat of the Indians, and the Spanish-American War. Blue boards with gold-color lettering, 401 pp., illustrated with historic photographs and with maps by Brigadier General W. M. Johnson, with jacket. Mild shelf wear, bookplate on front pastedown endpaper, the statement, First Printing, on copyright page is highlighted, clean text, tight binding, lightly worn jacket; not price-clipped.
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Good in Fair dust jacket. Dust jacket has edge wear, slight chipping and several short tears, bottom corners of covers bumped.; Illus., maps, jacket (not price-clippped) now in a clear protector; 401 pages.
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Fair to good, ex-lib. 401, illus., maps, notes, bibliography, index, lib stamps, sm rough spots ins rear flylf, weakness to rear bd, bds scuffed & faded. Some wear to board and spine edges, library sticker residue on spine, damp stains to top corner of text (no pages stuck), library stamp and some soiling to fore-edge. The career of Nelson Miles in the Civil War, the Indian Wars (with the Sioux, Nez Perces, and Apaches), and the Spanish-American War.