Colonel John Pelham: Lee's Boy Arti..., Hassler, Willia

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Colonel John Pelham: Lee's Boy Arti..., Hassler, Willia. With a Pelham on each flank I believe I could whip the world."" ". I loved him as a brother."". Major John Esten Cooke, a fellow-officer and tent-mate, wrote: ""He is the bravest human being I ever saw in my life."". Can't find what you're looking for? Home page About us Feedback Payment Delivery Customer Service Contact us Shop by Price $10.34 $10.35 - $12.34 $12.35 - $14.34 $14.35 - $16.34 $16.35+ Shop pages Home page Payment Delivery Customer Service About the seller Need help? Send an eBay message Newsletter Add World of Books to your favourites and receive email newsletters about special promotions! General Interest Colonel John Pelham: Lee's Boy Artillerist Product Details: Category: Books ISBN: 0807845493 Title: Colonel John Pelham: Lee's Boy Artillerist The Fast Free Shipping Author: Hassler, William W. Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press Year Published: 1995 Number of Pages: 198 Book Binding: Paperback / softback Prizes: Book Condition: GOOD SKU: CIN0807845493G Item description Even before the end of the Civil War Colonel John Pelham had become a legendary figure of the Confederacy. General Lee called him ""the gallant Pelham,"" and on seeing the young artillerist employ but a single gun to hold up the advance of three Union divisions and over a hundred guns at Fredericksberg, he exclaimed: ""It is glorious to see such courage in one so young."" ""Stonewall"" Jackson, who relied implicitly on Pelham in tight situations said: ""It is really extraordinary to find such nerve and genius in a mere boy. With a Pelham on each flank I believe I could whip the world."" ""Jeb"" Stuart, the dashing cavalry chief, claimed that ""John Pelham exhibited a skill and courage which I have never seen surpassed. I loved him as a brother."" Major John Esten Cooke, a fellow-officer and tent-mate, wrote: ""He is the bravest human being I ever saw in my life."" And one of Pelham's veteran gunners asserted: ""We knew him -- we trusted him -- we would have followed him anywhere, and did."" Shortly after the outbreak of hostilities in the spring of 1861, Cadet Pelham slipped away from West Point to join the Confederacy. Following the fierce Battle of First Manassas, in which he fought side-by-side with ""Stonewall"" Jackson, Pelham was assigned to ""Jeb"" Stuart's command with orders to organize the Stuart Horse Artillery. This mounted unit -- dashing from action to action on the battlefield -- provided General Lee's army with invaluable mobile firepower which saved many desperate situations. In over sixty battles Pelham's blazing guns saw furious action against Union infantry, cavalry, artillery, gunboats and even locomotives. Although he fought against tremendous odds, Pelham never lost an artillery duel or a single gun! Colonel Pelham was an outstanding figure on the battlefield and off. The modest, boyish-looking commander of the Horse Artillery was as calm and popular with his gunners under fire as he was with beautiful Southern belles in the ballroom. This action-packed book fully describes the incredible feats of the adventurous, romantic artillery genius of the Confederacy. Please note, the image is for illustrative purposes only, actual book cover, binding and edition may vary. Payment Delivery Customer Service About Us We only accept payments made through PayPal, either via a credit / debit card or a PayPal account. The average shipping times for our orders are as follows: North America: 2-9 Days If for some reason your order has not arrived within 15 Business days please get in contact with us so that we can help you. World of Books USA offer a hassle free money back guarantee for your product, (excluding shipping & handling). 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