Southern Classics

Personal Experiences of the Late War

By: Richard Taylor

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Paperback | 6 October 1998

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This highly literate account by the son of President Zachary Taylor follows the author's Confederate commands in all three major theatres of the war, and provides a unique view of the Reconstruction period. "Taylor possessed literary art that approached the first rank."-Douglas Southall Freeman.

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Foreword
Author's Preface
Secession	p. 1
First Scenes of the War	p. 7
After Manassas	p. 14
Opening of the Peninsular Campaign	p. 24
The Valley Campaign	p. 36
"The Seven Days around Richmond"	p. 80
The District of Louisiana	p. 97
Operations in Louisiana and on the Mississippi	p. 110
Attacked by the Federals - Attempt to Relieve Vicksburg - Capture of Berwick's Bay	p. 129
Movement to the Red River - Campaign against Banks	p. 149
Escape of Banks and Porter	p. 179
East of the Mississippi	p. 200
Closing Operations of the War - Surrender	p. 226
Criticisms and Reflections	p. 236
Reconstruction under Johnson	p. 246
Reconstruction under Grant	p. 264
Conclusion	p. 277
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