WebFeb 12, 2010 · Catton's trilogy on the Army of the Potomac was my first scholarly introduction to the ACW. His writing style of weaving first hand accounts into his narrative makes for a highly readable and captivating book. Kudos to old scholars like Catton. The Iron Duke First Sergeant Joined May 22, 2009 Location Georgia Feb 11, 2010 #4 WebLibrary of America restores to print a masterpiece of Civil War history in a deluxe collector's edition Bruce Catton's Army of the Potomac trilogy is a landmark of historical story-telling, one of the most popular and influential works ever written about the Civil War. And yet for decades it has been unavailable in full.
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WebBruce Catton was born in Petoskey, Michigan, but spent most of his boyhood in Benzonia. He was the son of a Congregationalist minister, who accepted a teaching position in Benzonia Academy and later became the academy's headmaster. As a boy, Bruce first heard the reminiscences of the aged veterans who had fought in the Civil War. WebOct 25, 2024 · Bruce Catton (1899–1978) grew up in the small northern Michigan town of Benzonia, listening to Union veterans tell stories of the Civil War. In addition to the Army … gingerbread waffles rachael ray
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WebBruce Catton, in full Charles Bruce Catton, (born October 9, 1899, Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.—died August 28, 1978, Frankfort, Michigan), American journalist and historian noted for his books on the American … WebAug 1, 1990 · BRUCE CATTON was born in Petoskey, Michigan, in 1899. A United States journalist and writer, Catton was one of America’s most … WebJul 4, 2024 · Foote & Catton are like comparing an apple and an orange, Catton's more focused on the war in the east (his other trilogy is on the Union Army of the Potomac). Foote takes the war further afield; for example, the Red River Campaign, Vicksburg etc. McPherson's work is certainly worthwhile and restricted to a single volume. gingerbread village sheraton