02366cam a22003133u 4500 14429 UtSlPG 20260610133335.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925 Heroes of the Great Conflict; Life and Services of William Farrar : Smith, Major General, United States Volunteer in the Civil War Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-23 E-text prepared by Nick Riles, Kat Jeter, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributing Proofreading Team "Heroes of the Great Conflict; Life and Services of William Farrar Smith, Major General, United States Volunteer in the Civil War" by Wilson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the life and military career of Major General William Farrar Smith, detailing his significant contributions during the American Civil War and the challenges he faced within the military hierarchy. The opening of the book introduces William Farrar Smith, charting his early life, education at West Point, and his rise through the military ranks. It highlights his friendships with prominent Civil War figures and sets the stage for the examination of his military career during the war. The author emphasizes the importance of personal accounts and documentation, suggesting that a more nuanced understanding of Smith’s character, motivations, and the complexities of military command is crucial, as opposed to relying solely on official reports. Through this lens, the narrative aims to shed light on not only Smith’s achievements but also the political intricacies and interpersonal dynamics that affected his career trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography Smith, William Farrar, 1824-1903 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14429 55817 55817