Soldiering with Sherman: The Civil War Letters of George F. Cram
Language: English
Published by Northern Illinois University Press, DeKalb, IL, 2001
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Books by White/Walnut Valley Books, Winfield, KS, U.S.A.Books by White/Walnut Valley Books
AbeBooks seller since February 1, 2011
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 19.45
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Northern Illinois University Press, DeKalb, IL. 2001. Hardcover. Stated 2nd Edition. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Very Good; scant shelfwear; oil stains to front and rear board bottom edges- small spot on front in center and larger spot towards the front tip. DJ: Very Good; light bumping to head; oil spots at bottom edges of DJ; not visible on front only on reverse; offset with stains on boards. Khaki cloth boards and spine with bright copper lettering on the spine. Maps as endpapers. 210 pp 8vo. The author was a sergeant in the Union Army, 105th Illinois Infantry Regiment, during the American Civil War. He fought in a number of conflicts; Resaca, Peachtree Creek, Kennesaw, and Sherman's "march to the sea." He was a highly literate college student who wrote candid letters about the war with piercing objectivity, optimism, and a dry sense of humor. He reported the details of camp life, depicted campaigns through Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas, and contributed new insights into the battle scenes and about the key Union leaders. A clean very presentable copy.…
Seller Inventory # 020685
- Title
- Soldiering with Sherman: The Civil War Letters of George F. Cram
- Author
- George F. Cram, Author; Jennifer Cain Bohrnstedt, Editor
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press, DeKalb, IL
- Publication year
- 2001
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0875802613
- ISBN 13
- 9780875802619
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Autobiography, Civil War, Journalism/Writing
Rare among Civil War correspondence, the collection of Union Sergeant George F. Cram's letters reveals an educated young man's experiences as part of Sherman's army. Advancing through the Confederacy with the 105th Illinois Infantry Regiment, Cram engaged in a number of key conflicts, such as Resaca, Peachtree Creek, Kennesaw, and Sherman's "march to the sea."
A highly literate college student who carried a copy of Shakespeare in his knapsack, Cram wrote candid letters that convey insights into the social dimensions of America's Civil War. With a piercing objectivity, optimism, and a dry sense of humor, Cram conscientiously reported the details of camp life. His vivid depictions of the campaigns throughout Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas contribute new insights into the battle scenes and key Union leaders.
Cram and several of his compatriots adhered to a principled code of personal conduct (no smoking, swearing, drinking, or gambling), striving to maintain integrity and honor in the face of war's hardships and temptations. Influenced by the abolitionist values of his community and college, Cram's observations on the effects of slavery and on the poverty of many of the Southerners are especially illuminating.
Civil War scholars and general readers alike will learn much from Cram's discoveries and observations—from his sympathy for poor whites to his grudging respect for the Confederates—that reveal the character of a young man maturing at war.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"An important read for anyone interested in the Civil War."--Journal of Illinois History
"A rewarding and informative book.... Bohrnstedt has done a good job of introducing Cram to us as a complete, well-rounded human being, so we can more fully understand and appreciate his letters and his insight into his experience of war."--Civil War News
"A must-read."--Chicago Magazine
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Books by White/Walnut Valley Books
Winfield, KS, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since February 1, 2011
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 3.59 | £ 10.58 |
Payment methods
Specialty
Vietnam War, Medical Related, Southwest History, Biographies, US Military, Sports, World War I, Middle East Affairs, Kansas Related, World War II, Oklahoma Related, AutobiographiesSeller's business information
Books by White/Walnut Valley Books
KS, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
Please send me an e-mail with your requests. Please use the
ABE link if you are using a credit card. Payment by Postal
Money Order or a personal check in US dollars drawn on a US
bank is acceptable; payable to Thomas White. No direct credit
card sales are available.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Books by White/Walnut Valley Books, Winfield, Kansas, U.S.A., +1 620-218-0220, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we will contact you to let you know extra shipping monies are required. Insurance is not included but available on request.