Until Antietam the life and letters of Major General Israel B. Richardson, U.S. Army

"While researching this book, Jack C. Mason made the kind of discovery that historians dream of. He found more than one-hundred unpublished and unknown letters from Union general Israel B. Richardson to his family, written from his time as a West Point cadet until the day before his fatal wounding at the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest day in American history. Using these freshly uncovered primary sources as well as extensive research in secondary materials, Mason has written the first-ever biography of Israel Bush Richardson. Richardson's letters span more than twen."@en
"Using newly discovered letters and extensive research in secondary materials, the author has written the first-ever biography of Union general Israel Bush Richardson. The author traces Richardson's growth as a soldier, through his experiences and the guidance of his superiors, and then as a leader whose style reflected the actions of the former commanders he respected. Richardson's military career was cut short just as high-ranking officials began to recognize his aggressive leadership. He was mortally wounded while leading his men at Antietam and died on November 3, 1862. This book brings to life a talented and fearless Civil War infantry leader."

"Until Antietam : the life and letters of Major General Israel B. Richardson, U.S. Army"
"Until Antietam the life and letters of Major General Israel B. Richardson, U.S. Army"@en
"Until Antietam the life and letters of Major General Israel B. Richardson, U.S. Army"