The Boy Soldier: Edwin Jemison and the Story Behind the Most Remarkable Portrait of the Civil War
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (717 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B072J414W8 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 285 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Since its first publication over fifty years ago, the haunting image of Private Edwin F. Over 150 years later the intrigue around his photograph is matched by the very peculiar accounts of his death, as well as the controversy of his burial location. The result is The Boy Soldier: Edwin Jemison and the Story Behind the Most Remarkable Portrait of the Civil War, the only biography of this young Confederate soldier. In the spring of 1861, after Louisiana had seceded from the Union, Eddie enlists in the Confederate army. A little over a week after enlistment, and with minimal training, he is sent to Virginia to fight in the greatest struggle this nation has ever endured. Others, perhaps the majority, find his eyes to be powerful and thought provoking. Is there a sense of fear or a resignation to fate? He is, foremost, strikingly boyish.Despite the great interest in the photograph almost nothing has been known of the young man himself, and misinformation about him has circulated since he was properly identified twenty years ago. The authors examine both issues to complete the story of the young soldier’s life and death.. The authors have spent decades researching the story behind the photograph seeking primary sources for accurate details of Jemison’s life. Some believe that there is something about the mouth that is special, or his hands. Some wonder if they are looking into the future: Eddi
Bonds, author of War Like the Thunderbolt: The Battle and Burning of Atlanta. “In this remarkable blend of archival research, genealogy, and military history, Alexandra Filipowski and Hugh T. Harrington give life and breath to the Civil War’s most haunting portrait. This is a gilt-framed gem of a book.” —Russell S
The Unknown Soldier I’d Seen My Whole Life John L Smith Jr The face of Edwin “Eddie” Jemison was that solitary young face I’d seen in practically every Civil War special or pictorial book throughout my life. He almost looked like a little boy dressed up in someone else’s Confederate uniform, too young to shave, way too young to g. The Young Face of War I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Hugh Harrington takes one unknown young man, someone who in the grand scheme of the Civil War made no great contribution beyond that of a typical soldier, and brings him to life in a very human way. Using a myriad of sources, the family life, military career and p. R. Tyler said I would have liked to learn more about the implications. Writing a book about Edwin Jemison automatically gives you I would have liked to learn more about the implications R. Tyler Writing a book about Edwin Jemison automatically gives you 4-stars, as far as I’m concerned. I’m so appreciative of this effort. That said, I wish it had tackled the question a bit differently. It’s a short book (the amazon description now reflects the true page count). Most of. -stars, as far as I’m concerned. I’m so appreciative of this effort. That said, I wish it had tackled the question a bit differently. It’s a short book (the amazon description now reflects the true page count). Most of