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Berry Benson's Civil War Book: Memoirs of a Confederate Scout and Sharpshooter

Berry Benson's Civil War Book: Memoirs of a Confederate Scout and Sharpshooter - Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Berry Benson, Susan Williams Benson (Editor), Edward J. Cashin (Introduction by)Publish date:2007-04-15Pages:288
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of Georgia PressISBN-13:9780820329437ISBN-10:820329436UPC:9780820329437Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, HistoryBook Subcategory:Military, United StatesBook Topic:Civil War Period (1850-1877), VeteransSize:8.50 x 7.27 x 0.82 inchesWeight:0.8311Product ID:SCFC56RJKC

Confederate scout and sharpshooter Berry Greenwood Benson witnessed the first shot fired on Fort Sumter, retreated with Lee's Army to its surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, and missed little of the action in between. This classic account of his wartime service tells of his reconnaissance exploits, battlefield experiences, capture by Union forces, and famous escape from Elmira Prison. A new biographical introduction by historian Edward J. Cashin adds further depth and detail to Benson's own vivid memories. The introduction also offers a fascinating account of both Benson's early years and his postwar activities, including his strong advocacy for impoverished mill strikers and the wrongly accused Leo Frank.

Language:EnglishPublisher:University of Georgia PressISBN-13:9780820329437ISBN-10:820329436UPC:9780820329437Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, HistoryBook Subcategory:Military, United StatesBook Topic:Civil War Period (1850-1877), VeteransSize:8.50 x 7.27 x 0.82 inchesWeight:0.8311Product ID:SCFC56RJKC
Berry Benson (Author)
BERRY BENSON (1843-1923) was a scout and sharpshooter in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Among his other wartime exploits, he was captured twice by Union forces--and escaped both times.

Susan Williams Benson (Editor)
SUSAN WILLIAMS BENSON was a daughter-in-law of Berry Benson.


Publisher: University of Georgia Press

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