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Having lived in various parts of the world, gordon is now happily ensconced in suburban ontario with the best of all husbands. In 1991, keene and his wife visited sharpsburg, md. With arthur gordon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. A member of the democratic party, he was elected by the state. They are also a matter of great pride for their descendants as. Gordon s role in the summer of 1862 though he had no prior military training or experience prior to the civil war, john brown gordon became one of the most successful commanders in robert e. Book condition used good plus, moderate wear to covers, marginal dampstains, ink name to ffep, no dust jacket. Gordon believed in the souths constitutional right to secession, but after the war, he worked to unite the nation and helped white and black southerners the war made poor. Fully indexed gold seal of the confederate states of america veterans on the cover published by charles scribners sons, new york, in 1903. Author gordon, general john b formatbinding hardcover, blue cloth, gilt titles, top edge gilt. General john brown gordon was an allround great mana valiant and distinguished soldier, an eminent statesman, a great orator, an author of merit, and a publicspirited and useful citizen. The result was multiple wounds at places like the seven days battles, and most notably at antietam, where he was hit 4 times and continued to fight until a bullet slammed him in the face, passing through his cheek and out his jaw. After the war, he practiced law in pulaski, tennessee, where the ku klux klan was formed.

In 1903 gordon published an account of his civil war service entitled reminiscences of the civil war. A solid example of a rather uncommon and desirable title written by confederate general gordon. Jon gordon books list of books by author jon gordon. View 1 photos for 1128 general john b gordon rd, reynolds, ga 31076 a bed, 2 bath, 1,792 sq. Few generals of the confederate states army had such a glittering career as john brown gordon, although without any formal military training he rose from captain of a company of georgia mountineers to the rank of major general.

Confederate brigadier general and georgia governor, john brown gordon was. He also served as the presidents homeland security advisor from 2003 to 2004. He and his books have been featured on cnn and nbcs today show, and in forbes. This book was published 3 months before he passed away. The nook book ebook of the general john gordon at petersburg. Joined jun 3, 2012 location living in kilmore in victoria australia. At the time of his birth his father was a prominent minister and plantation owner. Archives, and rare book library d voir et modifier les donnees sur wikidata modifier modifier le code modifier wikidata documentation du modele. Gordon was born november 2, 1822, at wilkesboro, wilkes county, n.

To assist, make donations, or for information please contact john r. Gordon s memoirs are based on the original 1903 edition published by scribners, new york. Gordon studied at the university of georgia in 1853. In 1862, he was promoted colonel of the 6th alabama and fought in the in the peninsula campaign. Gabe weaver general john brown gordon was born on february 6, 1832 in upson city, georgia. Later in the was gordon s kinman with the initals general j. John alexander gordon august 22, 1946 april 19, 2020 was an american air force general who served as deputy director of the central intelligence agency. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia. Publication date 1904 topics gordon, john brown, 18321904 publisher new york. Jackson, stonewall jackson, by his nephew, thomas jackson arnold. Fire chief jeffrey keene as the reincarnation of general john b.

In early may of 1861 gordon was commissioned a captain of the 6th alabama infantry regiment and rose to the rank of colonel by april 28, 1862. I have since bought this book from another publisher and found it to be well organized. He served as commander of the confederate veterans until his death and he had the opportunity to hear many accounts from his fellow veterans which he shares in this book. Jeff had never given reincarnation much thought, nor had he ever seen a psychic, but both these elements came together one halloween night. Gordon gives descriptions of key personalities, some very amusing. Retired assistant fire chief jeffrey keene stumbled upon evidence he says suggests he was civil war general john b. Gordon birthday celebration in atlanta, georgia was held twenty years ago on saturday, february 6, 1993, in front of the state capitol. Gordon was a confederate officer in the american civil war. A native of georgia, he went on to serve as governor of the state after the war. John gordon 18321904 was one of the confederacys most capable generals. Charles scribners sons collection lincolncollection. A first edition fine condition original, sharp, bright, clean, solidly bound, antique book handsomely illustrated throughout. George washington gordon october 5, 1836 august 9, 1911 was a general in the confederate states army during the american civil war. John brown gordon 18321904 was one of the souths biggest firebrands, and he fought like it, displaying personal courage and toughness unmatched by most of the souths fighters.

The war had now assumed proportions altogether vaster than had been anticipated by either the north or the south. He was elected governor of georgia in 1886 and returned to the u. Jeff noted that in the caption gordon was identified as a general, whereas in the article gordon was identified as a colonel at the time of his wounding. Adams, chairman 4789231525, taylor county historicalgenealogical society. The son of a prominent minister in upson county, georgia, gordon went to school at the university of georgia, but dropped out before graduating to study law. John brown gordon biography page american civil war. He was a georgia lawyer at the outbreak of the civil war, when he entered the confederate army as captain of infantry. Famed rebel general revisited york in 1894 cannonball. General gordon began the war as a civilian coal mine developer in northwestern georgia. John brown gordon 18321904 born in upson city, georgia, february 6, 1832 he attended the university of georgia but dropped out to study law and become a member of the atlanta bar. Account of the pennsylvania campaign from his memoirs illustrated by john b. It is one of the best of the personal accounts of that time by one who was in the thick of the civil war. John brown gordon 18321904 was a soldier and statesman.

The flags of the confederate states of america were very important and a matter of great pride to those citizens living in the confederacy. Gordon worked as a packer, landscaper, waiter, and coach before going back to school to major in linguistics and, at 35, switch to less backbreaking monetary pursuits like translating, editing, and writing. Furthermore, keenes fire crew seem to strongly resemble men who fought under gordon. Gordon portrayed by ron cole general gordon was born february 6, 1832 in upson county georgia and for more than 40 years was one of the most celebrated citizens of georgia. In his book, jeff describes how he later retrieved memories of his lifetime as john b. There is no book in existence, i believe, in which the ordinary reader can find an analysis. Gordon, csa, commanders at the surrender ceremony of april 12. In 1867, gordon became the klans first grand dragon for the realm of tennessee, and wrote its precept, a book describing. A civil war memoir of a confederate civil war general who saw considerable action with the army of northern virginia and who served in the post war era as a u. The author displays a writing style that was not unusual in the 19th century. He make a good argument for the reason the people of the south rose to respond to the call to arms was not the politicians but the news media.

John brown gordon died in miami at age 71 on january 9, 1904, three months after his memoir, reminiscences of the civil war, was published. A graduate of west point, hood joined the confederacy in 1861 and gained a reputation. John bell hood was born in owingsville, kentucky, the son of john wills hood 17981852, a doctor, and theodosia french hood 18011886. Genealogy profile for major general john brown gordon csa major general john gordon 1832 1904 genealogy genealogy for major general john gordon 1832 1904 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. John alexander gordon august 22, 1946 april 19, 2020 was an american air force.

Aug 08, 2015 i did not give the book 5 stars due to the layout of the book. Fire chief jeffrey keene as the reincarnation of general. With arthur gordon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gordon, corps commander, army of northern virginia, c. Reminiscences of the civil war few generals of the confederate states army had such a glittering career as john brown gordon, although without any formal military training he rose from captain of a company of georgia mountineers to the rank of major general. This volume, written in his vigorous style and broad, patriotic spirit, has been most favorably received and read all over the country. John brown gordon was born in upson county, georgia on february 6, 1832 to zachariah and malinda cox gordon.

Quantity available 1 binding hardcover publisher charles scribners sons. Gordon, csa, commanders at the surrender ceremony of april 12, 1865. John brown gordon would become one of the most successful commanders in general robert e. The 9 lives of general john brown gordon historynet. Reminiscences of the civil war by gordon, john brown, 18321904. Three months before his death in 1904, he published a book, reminiscences. For his performance, gordon was promoted to brigadier general in november 1862 and, following his recovery, given command of a brigade in major general jubal earlys division in lieutenant general thomas stonewall jacksons second corps. Reminiscences of the civil war memorial edition by gordon, john b. John brown gordon february 6, 1832 january 9, 1904 was an attorney, a planter, general in the confederate states army, and politician in the postwar years.

Fire chief jeffrey keene as the reincarnation of general john. He was born in upson county, georgia, on his fathers plantation, and attended the university of. Gordon was a confederate commander during the american civil war who served in the army of northern virginia. Mil delivers the latest breaking news and information on the u. Lee s army, and would do so without any prior military training. His memoirs reflect that, leading historians to compare him to general jubal early. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. General john b gordon reminiscences of the civil war. Comparing a passage of keenes writing with a passage from gordons book reveals very similar linguistic styles. Overall, i found this book colorful and enjoyable to read. Gordon s lecture at philadelphia in january 1984 during his national book tour authors collection. Gordon s brigade seals a breach in the confederate line on the first day of the battle of the wilderness, part of grants 1864 overland campaign in virginia. Reminiscences of the civil war by gordon john b abebooks.

He demonstrates an education based on classical literature and history. This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations. Gordon was not necessarily writing about his own personal experiences. Gordon became a trusted corps commander under lee in the final days of the confederacy. It was based on a series of lectures he gave as he traveled around the country trying to build good will and cooperation between veterans from both sides. The nook book ebook of the general john gordon at gettysburg. Civil war confederate major general, georgia governor, us senator. His great greatgrandfather, adam gordon, emigrated from aberdeenshire, scotland in 1760, settling near fredericksburg, virginia. John brown gordon february 6, 1832 january 9, 1904 was an attorney, a planter, general. Jons books inspiring people and organizations to work with more vision, passion, positivity, and purpose. After the war, gordon strongly opposed reconstruction during the late 1860s. Jon gordon is a speaker, consultant, and author of the international bestseller the energy bus and the no complaining rule, both from wiley. Gordons last work was the publishing of his reminiscences of the civil war.

John brown gordon letter georgia historical society. General john b gordon reminiscences of the civil war 1st. The general entered the air force through the reserve officer training corps program in 1968. Nov 14, 2010 recently i came across a passage in general john b. Gordon perhaps the greatest circumstantial evidence supporting the reality of reincarnation without using hypnotic regression, is the account of jeffrey keene, an assistant fire chief in westport, connecticut. These online excerpts from confederate general john b. The personal recollections of general edward porter. He was born in upson county, georgia, february 6, 1832. The general even received a tribute from president theodore roosevelt, who summed up what many felt by saying, a more gallant, generous, and fearless gentleman and soldier has not been seen by our.

Air force including top stories, features, leadership, policies, and more. Gordon, of georgia, lectured to a large audience in the opera house last night. Gordon moved from upson county with his parents to. Gordon, general john b formatbinding hardcover, blue cloth, gilt titles, top edge gilt. In his later years, general gordon wrote a book entitled reminiscences of the civil war which provided material for such analysis. By the end of the civil war, he had become one of robert e. John brown gordon 6 fevrier 1832 9 janvier 1904 est lun des plus fideles generaux. He was born in upson county, georgia, on his fathers plantation, and attended the university of georgia, proving himself a distinguished student. Peninsula campaign learn more about the seven days battles in june and july of 1862 from historian robert e. No man at the north, perhaps no man on either side, had at its beginning a clearer perception of the probable magnitude of the struggle than general w. Gordon apparently had survived the battle at antietam. His memoirs are one of the most famous accounts of the civil war, and an example of the lost cause view of the war. Account of the campaign from his memoirs illustrated by john b.

Gordon, confederate general, army of northern virginia, died january 9 1904. Gordon of georgia led the union and confederate armies, respectively, at the formal surrender ceremony at appomattox courthouse, virginia, on april 12, 1865. Gordons memoirs, published near the end of his life almost 40 years after the war, also demonstrate the mystique of the lost cause, of which gordon was one of its strongest proponents. Reminiscences of the civil war by general john gordon.

He was a lawyer by discipline and practiced law for a time in atlanta. Gordon is deputy director of central intelligence, central intelligence agency, washington, d. Gordon became a big advocate for reconciliation between former enemies later in his life. Gordon resigned in may 1880 to promote a venture for the georgia pacific railway.