Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh) 1820-1891 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Memoirs of General William T. Sherman — Volume 1" by William T. Sherman is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book provides a personal narrative from Sherman, reflecting not only on his experiences during the Civil War but also tracing his family history and early military career, contributing to the understanding of his character and military strategies. The opening of the memoir establishes Sherman's intentions for the book, expressing a desire to document his personal recollections of the Civil War, as no comprehensive history was available at the time. Sherman emphasizes that his writing is not meant to serve as a definitive history but rather as a witness account to assist future historians in contextualizing events and motivations surrounding the war. He begins recounting his family lineage, detailing significant ancestors and formative experiences that shaped his upbringing. This opening also sets a reflective tone, with Sherman wishing to provide insights into the character and legacy of those who participated in the war, culminating in a broader exploration of American history and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-06-01 Produced by David Widger. Additional proofing was done by Bryan Sherman Original publication data not identified Generals -- United States -- Biography United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives United States. Army -- Biography E456 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2616 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2616 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133100.0 2616