Union Brigadier General William Haines Lytle was a poet, Civil War soldier, lawyer, orator, friend, beloved brother, spurned lover, seducer, drinker, a scattered talent, and, at times, a genius. He created at least one beautiful poem that lives on to this day. This comprehensive biography of the Union brigadier general devotes considerable space to the three battles in which he participated, yet it does not neglect to shed light on his relationships with family, friends, and lovers. Talented, charming, andeven among his enemiespopular, Lytle was a cultured gentleman who made friends easily. At the same time, he was deeply devoted to his troops and a fearless warrior on the battlefield. Drawing upon Lytles own writings, family accounts, reports from newspaper correspondents, and other primary sources, this meticulously researched and richly illustrated biography paints a detailed portrait of William Haines Lytle.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Lane, Bryan W.
Title
Brigadier General William Haines Lytle
Details
English text, paperback, some bw-illustrations. 205 pages.
State
new
Subtitle
The Union's Poet-Soldier
Georgetown University Press Suite 6200 DC 20007 Washington, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
