The Long Lost Journal of Confederate General James Johnston Pettigrew [Paperback]

Dan Bauer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 8, 2001

One of the first to answer the South's call to arms was James Johnston Pettigrew. He served in the Southern army from the opening guns at Fort Sumter until his tragic death during the Confederate retreat from Gettysburg. Using newspapers, letters, diaries, and other accounts of the time, Dan Bauer tells General Pettigrew's remarkable story in journal form. Pettigrew's fictionalized journal offers a first-hand, day-by-day account of the Civil War. Here are the experiences of planters, common soldiers, slaves, women and officers of the Confederate South. What kind of men did it take to lead Southern troops into the bloody battles of the Civil War? Were they daredevils risking all for glory, or patriots striving to build a new nation? The story is contained within these pages...

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About the Author

Dan Bauer is the author of Great American Fighter Aces and over 25 articles on military history published in such magazines as Military History, Civil War Times Illistrated, World War II, Civil War Magazine and Air Classics Magazine. He received his BA from The University of Denver, Denver, Colorado; a MA in School Administration from California State University, San Bernardino, California. He has been employed by the School District of Monroe, Monroe, Wisconsin, since 1982. He serves as the Director of Special Education and Principal of the Monroe Alternative Charter High School.

Product Details

• Paperback: 680 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (January 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059512416X
• ISBN-13: 978-0595124169
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,961,595 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Civil War Historical Fiction, November 16, 2001

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Sherry Boeke (Orangeville, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Long Lost Journal of Confederate General James Johnston Pettigrew (Paperback)

I really, really, really enjoyed this book! I am not really a history buff but I read this book in a matter of a few days.
Having lived in Illinois all my life I never really understood
the Southern perspective.
I think this would be a great book for teachers to use with
students for it is extremely well researched. Written in Journal
foremat it would be easy for students to follow. I work for a public school system so is readily apparent to me.
Following General Pettigrew from pre-civil days in Charleston, South Carolina to Gettysburg, Pennslyvania was a wonderful reading experience. For example, When the Charleston
Courrier woman correspondent meets General Pettigrew and he is
astonished at her blommers I could only wonder what a gentleman of the 1860's thought. He was probably as perplexed as many men are over some of the attritire of todays women. The journal entry
dealing with the slave Jupiter and his story of the death of
Mom Lizzy still has me laughing.
Once again, this is a wonderful book, but don't take my word for it, read it yourself and enjoy!!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bringing the past back to life, January 18, 2002

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Nathali Gutz "mad_maudlin" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Long Lost Journal of Confederate General James Johnston Pettigrew (Paperback)

As a reenactor and history buff, I have read quite a number of books, both fiction and nonfiction, on the Civil War, but the "Long Lost Journal of Confederate General James Johnston Pettigrew" stands out among them all.
Not only is it excellently researched; by telling the General's story in diary format, Dan Bauer makes the reader see the events leading to the Civil War and its development in the first three years through Pettigrews eyes, thus creating a feeling of "being there" and painting a vivid picture of life in the mid-19th century, with plausible, life-like characters and fascinating insights into the mindset of a person of that time.
Whether you love historical fiction or fiction in general, don't miss the opportunity to read Dan Bauer's wonderful book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars History At Its Best, July 29, 2001

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Jim Beer - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Long Lost Journal of Confederate General James Johnston Pettigrew (Paperback)

This historical novel is well written, historically accurate, well researched and extremely enjoyable to read. The journal foremat that this novel employs allows the reader to cover several journal entries, then put the book aside and pick it up again in a day or two and not lose the narrative of the story.The book touches on the institution of slavery as viewed by a Southern gentleman as well as from the view point of the slave. The book shows the horror of slavery and the horror of war. Yet there is also another side to this excellent book. There are many journal entries that show the humerous side of camp and army life. This book does pay homage to the General who lead the Southern charge at Gettysburg.I think General Pettigrew would have enjoyed reading this fictional journal of his life. As a former history teacher I strongly recommend this book!