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Joshua Chamberlain, the
Union General who valiantly defended the Union position on Little Round Top
during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Learn more about this man by reading
excellent Joshua Chamberlain books. These links will re-direct you to our affiliate,
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Joshua Chamberlain -
A Hero's Life & Legacy.
John
J. Pullen. This book explores the mystique that surrounds this modern
icon. Written with wit and insight, it provides an understanding of
Chamberlain that often is missing from other biographies, exploring his
later life through the lens of his experiences as leader of the Twentieth
Maine during the Civil War and examining his place in history - both as
man and as myth.
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Through
Blood and Fire
Selected Civil War Papers of Major General Joshua Chamberlain. Nesbitt. In
this book you will learn why Chamberlain, a college professor, joined the
war and how he triumphed through it. It's the first time Chamberlain's
known wartime writings - letters both official and personal, his private
notebook and battle reports - have been gathered together in one volume.
240 pgs., 5"x 8", hdbd.
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To
Gettysburg and Beyond
The Parallel Lives of Joshua Chamberlain and Edward Porter Alexander.
Golay. This is a dual biography of two officers, one Union and one
Confederate. The climax of each man's career came at
Gettysburg, where
Chamberlain held Little Round Top and Alexander, commanding Lee's
artillery, desperately tried to pave the way for
Pickett's charge.
Fast-paced and full of the feel and texture of battle, this book is also a
personal story of the two men. 448 pgs., 6¼"x 9¼", sfbd.
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Fanny
and Joshua
The Enigmatic Lives of Frances Caroline Adams and Joshua Chamberlain.
Smith. While numerous biographies of Joshua Chamberlain explain that his
wife Fanny had a profound, sometimes confounding effect on him, none have
examined the relationship in enough depth to gain a better understanding
of it. This book brings Fanny out of the shadows in its consideration of
her as a woman, daughter, wife and mother. At the same time it examines
Joshua Chamberlain as a man, son, husband and father. 418 pgs., 6"x 9",
sfbd.
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The Myth
of Little Round Top
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Adelman. Did the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry
and Joshua Chamberlain really win the battle at Gettysburg? This
radically-revisionist look at what is arguably the most well known
small-unit action of the Civil War is certain to ignite controversy and
debate among students of the battle. 128 pgs., 5½"x 8½", sfbd.
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Chamberlain at Petersburg
The Charge at Fort Hell, June 18, 1864.
Smith, ed. You'll be fascinated by this forgotten and previously
unpublished account written by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, in which he
vividly describes the severe wound he received at Rives' Salient and the
suffering he endured as he struggled to survive. Annotations to the
original manuscript give a thorough understanding of the names and events
recalled. 112 pages, 33 B&W photographs and maps, 6"x 9", soft cover.
See Petersburg.
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Soul of
the Lion
A Biography of Joshua L. Chamberlain. Wallace. The amazing life story of
one of the Civil War's greatest heroes. In this detailed examination,
you'll read about his life before the Civil War as a college professor,
his daring on Little Round Top and his life after the war as the Governor
of Maine. 357 pages, 6"x 8¾", soft cover.
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The
Grand Old Man of Maine
Selected Letters of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, 1865-1914. Goulka. This
first collection of postwar letters from Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
reveals his views on the battles of Gettysburg, Five Forks and Appomattox
and presents his perspective on the Gettysburg 50th anniversary
commemoration plans. You'll also learn his thoughts on politics, race
relations, and education, and read of the personal difficulties he faced
late in life. 384 pages, 6½"x 9¾", hardcover.
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Bayonet! Forward - My Civil War Reminiscences.
Chamberlain. This book is a collection of Joshua L. Chamberlain's speeches
and writings on some of the most critical actions of the Civil War,
including descriptions of Gettysburg, Petersburg, Five Forks and
Appomattox; official battle reports; a history of the Fifth Army Corps; a
moving account of the last salute to the Army of Northern Virginia; and
more. 328 pages, 6¼"x 9½", hardcover.
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Conceived in Liberty - William Oates, Joshua
Chamberlain, and the American Civil War.
Perry. William Oates, commander of the 15th Alabama, and Joshua
Chamberlain, commander of the 20th Maine, met in battle at Little Round
Top. Through this dual biography, which focuses on the legendary battle,
you'll learn of the similarities and differences between these two men -
one an academic from Maine and the other an Alabama maverick - while
comparing their lives, careers and philosophies before and after the war.
528 pages, 5¼"x 7¾", softcover.
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In The Hands of Providence - Joshua L. Chamberlain
and the American Civil War.
Trulock. This remarkable biography traces the life and times of Joshua L.
Chamberlain, the professor-turned-soldier who led the 20th Maine Regiment
to glory at Gettysburg, earned a battlefield promotion to brigadier
general, was wounded six times during the course of the Civil War, and was
chosen to accept the formal Confederate surrender at Appomattox. After the
war, he went on to become governor of his home state and later became
president of Bowdoin College. 592 pgs., 46 illustrations, 6"x 9¼", sfbd.
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Petersburg
Out of the Trenches. Wensyel. This book vividly recreates the people and
events of the last few weeks of the war. Using Joshua Chamberlain as the
central figure, it tells the story of the siege of Petersburg and the
evacuation of Richmond. Though written as historical fiction, the
background and events are accurately researched and portrayed. 169 pgs.,
illustrated, 6"x 9", hdbd.
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The Gettysburg Nobody Knows
Boritt, ed. Focusing on the unknown, the controversial, and on what might
have been, this collection of essays sheds new light on the epic battle of
Gettysburg. You'll learn how this conflict affected the people of the
town, the reasons behind Joshua Chamberlain's rise to hero status, the
role the common soldier played during the campaign and more. "A thought
provoking and scholarly work that makes a substantial contribution to the
war's literature." - North and South. 288 pages, 5"x 8", softcover.
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