Polley postwar unit history written by a veteran of the 4th texas. Hood s texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements. Its marches, its battles, its achievements, morningside. Polley wrote a great book about his adventures within the brigade. Click here to view book online to see this illustration in context in a. More editions of hoods texas brigade, its marches, its. The paperback of the hoods texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements by j.
Carmichael, series editor first edition mint condition this is a brand new, unread, pristine condition book. Polley, joseph benjamin the handbook of texas online. One of the most cited collections of letters by a civil war soldier, a soldier s letters to charming nellie was originally published in 1908. Hood s texas brigade was organized on october 22, 1861, in richmond, virginia. It fought in every major battle of the eastern theater except chancellorsville. One of lees most dependable brigades harold simpson, civil war history the texas brigade distinguished itself for its dogged tenacity and tremendous fighting ability throughout the american civil war. Publication date 1910 topics confederate states of america. His book is based on his eyewitness account, the reminiscences of many of his comrades, plus numerous battle reports by various generals. A unit history of the 4th texas infantry in epistolary form, joseph b. Powell, 5th texas infantry, the last living commander of the texas brigade, courtesy of. Hood s texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements by polley, joseph benjamin.
Flag, texas flag, anv battle flag, 1st texas infantry flag, and the national. Hoods texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements paperback february 27, 2017 by j. Polleys first civil war book, a soldiers letters to charming nellie 1908, is controversial as it has been suspected over the years to be a largely. The paperback of the hood s texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements by j. Along with the stonewall brigade, they were considered the confederate armys shock troops. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. His memoir of his army service, hoods texas brigade 1910, is considered one of the classics of civil war literature. Polley 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Hood s texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements by polley, j. He was among a group of leading secessionists known as fireeaters, advocating the preservation and expansion of an aristocratic agricultural society based on slave labor. Along with the stonewall brigade, they were considered the confederate army s shock troops. Hoods texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements j. Polley was elected commander of the texas division of the united confederate veterans.
This book is facsimile number 37 published by morningside bookshop in their outstanding series of civil war book reprints. Hoods texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its. Ramsdell noted that the authors happy style has made the book very readable, very unlike the great bulk of regimental and brigade histories. He was an active member and leader of hoods texas brigade association made up of the former soldiers of the brigade. He saw action at yorktown, elthams landing, and seven pines during the peninsula campaign. This book was the first comprehensive book written about the history of general john bell hood s texas brigade and their marches, battles, and achievements during the civil war from 1861 to 1865. Add to basket buy now hood s texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements by polley, joseph benjamin.
Polley s letters make available the correspondence of a soldier who participated in virtually all military action in the eastern theater. The texas brigade, also often referred to as hoods brigade as it was commanded by general john bell hood, was an infantry brigade in the confederate states army that distinguished itself for its fierce tenacity and fighting ability during the american civil war. Polley is a firsthand, eyewitness recounting of the history of the famous hood brigade, made up of the first texas infantry regiment, fourth texas infantry regiment, fifth texas infantry regiment, and various regiments from arkansas, georgia, and south carolina at various periods in the civil war. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Nov 04, 2015 polley was also a frequent contributor to confederate veteran. Worksheet questions stem from a variety of learning.
If you find our site useful, we ask you humbly, please chip in. He died on february 2, 1918 in floresville, texas and is buried in the city cemetery. Polley of hoods texas brigade walter neale publishing, ny, 1908 first edition condition. Polley was born near baileys prairie, brazoria county, texas, on october 27, 1840. Polley wrote this outstanding history of hood s texas brigade during the civil war in 1910. Hoods texas brigade was one of the more famous fighhng units in the army of northern virginia and was one of lees most dependable brigades. Polley, joseph benjamin the handbook of texas online texas. His book is based on his eyewitness account, the reminiscences of many of his comrades. Wigfall and composed of the first, fourth, and fifth texas infantry regiments, the only texas troops to fight in the eastern theater. The social and cultural dynamics of soldiering in hoods texas. This memoir of polleys army service, hoods texas brigade, is considered one of the classics of civil war literature. Polley 1995, hardcover, reprint at the best online prices at.
Polley of hood s texas brigade walter neale publishing, ny, 1908 first edition condition. Polleys first civil war book, a soldiers letters to charming nellie 1908. Polley was a member of john bell hood s texas brigade during the civil war. Early history of hood s brigade the book is a collection of first hand accounts revolving around the texas brigade. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading hood s texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements. A soldiers letters to charming nellie rare neale book.
Polley is a firsthand, eyewitness recounting of the history of the famous hood brigade, made up of the first texas infantry regiment, fourth texas infantry regiment, fifth texas infantry regiment, and various regiments from arkansas. Amis soa men of hoods texas brigade soldiers, politicians. Polley formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good quantity available 1 edition 1st. Charging into battle with hoods texas brigade resources 4. Polley, 1910, the neale publishing company edition, in english. A soldiers letters to charming nellie the portal to texas. After recovering from his wounds, gregg was given command of the very brigade that had saved him at chickamauga, replacing robertson. Hoods texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements ebook. Rare book and texana collections and was provided by unt libraries to the portal to texas history, a digital repository hosted by the unt libraries. The charter was issued on august 5, 1993, and the first formal meeting was held at lubys cafeteria, central park mall, san antonio, texas on september, 1993, at 6. The internet archive is a bargain, but we need your help. His eyewitness account, along with the reminiscences of many of his comrades and numerous battle reports written various generals form the basis of his book.
His memoir of his army service, hood s texas brigade 1910, is considered one of the classics of civil war literature. Hoods texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements by. The texas brigade, also often referred to as hood s brigade, was an infantry brigade in the confederate states army that distinguished itself for its fierce tenacity and fighting capability during the american civil war. His memoir of his army service, hoods texas brigade 1910. The original texas brigade was organized on october 22, 1861, primarily through the efforts of john allen wilcox, a member of the first confederate congress from texas who. Home russell books ltd hood s texas brigade, its marches, its battles. Since the texas brigade was within the same division as laws and since both brigades fought together it is important to study hoods famous brigade. The common soldiers of hoods texas brigade fought the civil war. The texas brigade was organized on october 22, 1861, primarily through the efforts of john. Hoods texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements 1910 14762410542. Louis trezevant wigfall april 21, 1816 february 18, 1874 was an american politician who served as a confederate states senator from texas from 1862 to 1865. Hood s texas brigade just so happened to stumble across gregg lying wounded on the field, helping him and his horse to the rear. Polley 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. He attended the yearly hoods texas brigade association reunions up until shortly before his death.
One of the rarest neale titles a soldiers letters to charming nellie by j. Buy hoods texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements. Hoods texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements book. The volume will aid historians interested in the activities of the army of northern virginia and its commanders, and especially students of hood s texas brigade. Its marches, its battles, its achievements with interactive table of contents and list of illustrations civil war texas infantry book 1 by joseph b. Polley wrote this outstanding history of hoods texas brigade during the civil war in 1910. Sgt joseph benjamin polley 18401918 find a grave memorial. Hood s texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements j. Louisiana state university press, baton rouge, louisiana, 2017, 384 pages. Hoods texas brigade the handbook of texas online texas. On april 25 wofford was promoted to colonel, and served in north carolina and virginia before being assigned to brig. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our.
Mint condition dust jacket protected in a clear, brodart cover original, sharp, bright, clean, solidly bound, new book. Hoods texas brigade statue at the state capitol, austin, texas a wartime photo of col. For several years he wrote weekly articles for the san antonio express titled historical reminiscences. Polley is the author of hood s texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements 3. The texas brigade also known as hood s brigade was an infantry formation that distinguished itself in the american civil war. Slaughtered in the bloody cornfield at the battle of antietam or sharpsburg, but never forgotten for their bravery click this image to show the fullsize version. Polley and the life and character of general john b. Simpson classic history of the brigade hood s texas brigade. Polley is a firsthand, eyewitness recounting of the history of the famous hood brigade, made up of the first texas infantry regiment, fourth texas infantry regiment, fifth texas infantry regiment, and various regiments from arkansas, georgia, and south carolina at various. Polley kept the history and fame of hoods texas brigade alive throughout the years. Its marches, its battles, its achievements, civil war texas infantry book 1 by joseph b. He would later author a soldiers letters to charming nellie 1908 and hoods texas brigade. Read through our tips, hints, and information on collecting books signed or inscribed by the author or illustrator. Apr, 2010 hood s texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements by j.
Polley, quarter master sergeant in the 4th texas infantry and later historian of the texas brigade, author of hood s texas brigade. Oct 01, 2007 mccaslin also includes an analysis of when, how, and why polley wrote the letters. This book was the first comprehensive book written about the h. Polley wrote this history decades after the war, however, he writes in fascinating. I previously mentioned that there are a lot of books about the texas brigade but very little is written about laws alabama brigade.
Hoods texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements polley, j. Polley formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good. Command was then given to john bell hood hence the texas brigade was often known as hoods brigade. Representative john culberson answered the question what are you reading this summer. Hoods texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements. Polley, who fought with the fourth infantry regiment in the famed hoods texas brigade. Hoods texas brigade was organized on october 22, 1861, in richmond, virginia. Polley, at the age of only twentyone when the war broke out, enlisted in company f of the fourth texas infantry, a regiment in hoods brigade. A soldiers letters to charming nellie joseph benjamin. We will honor the veterans during the cemetery with a posting of the colors, u. This book was the first comprehensive book written about the history of general john bell hoods texas brigade and their marches, battles, and achievements during the civil war from 1861 to 1865. Its marches, its battles, its achievements, by joseph b. Early history of hoods brigade the book is a collection of first hand accounts revolving around the texas brigade. Hood and his texas brigade during the american civil war.
Polley was elected commander of the texas division of the united confederate veterans, and he was also an active member and leader of hoods texas brigade association. Wofford and the 18th also fought at second bull run and antietam, where he commanded the texas brigade. One of the most cited collections of letters by a civil war soldier, a soldiers letters to charming nellie was originally published in 1908. Hood s texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements kindle edition by polley, joseph.
Fighting with valor and engaged in many of the major battles of the virginia campaign, the unit and its commander are among the most storied of the civil war. Hood s texas brigade, its marches, its battles, its achievements polley, j. Polley is a firsthand, eyewitness recounting of the history of the famous hood brigade, made up of the first texas infantry regiment, fourth texas infantry regiment, fifth texas infantry regiment, and various regiments from arkansas, georgia, and south carolina at. The campaign from texas to maryland, with the battle of sharpsburg. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Were dedicated to reader privacy so we never track you.
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