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Lincoln's Bold Lion: The Life and Times of Brigadier General Martin Davis Hardin

James Huffstodt

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Description:This is the first biography devoted to the life of a remarkable young man who, in the words of Civil War historian Ezra Warner, embarked upon a combat career which has few parallels in the annals of the army for gallantry, wounds sustained, and the obscurity into which he had lapsed a generation before his death. But the story of General Martin Hardin provides more than a combat record in fact comprises a walking tour through 1800s America, with its most costly war only a centerpiece. From his childhood in Illinois, where a slave girl implanted in him a fear of ghosts, to his attendance at West Point, along with other future luminaries, to his service on the frontier (where he took particular note of the bearing of the Cheyenne), Hardin s life reveals the progress of a century. Abraham Lincoln was a close friend and political ally of Martin s father, who died a hero in the Mexican War. The family were also relatives of Mary Todd. Made Brigadier General at age 27, Hardin fought with distinction at Malvern Hill, Second Manassas, Gettysburg, Grant s Overland Campaign, and the July 1864 Rebel raid on Washington. He was wounded four times, nearly died on two occasions, and lost an arm during the war. On one occasion he was ambushed on a road by Mosby s men, one of whom may have been Lincoln conspirator Lewis Paine. Hardin himself took part in the hunt for John Wilkes Booth after Lincoln s assassination.In these pages we also learn the prominent role of General Hardin s mother, who acted as her son s lobbyist in the heady social world of wartime Washington. Over four years, she skillfully played upon her friendship with the President and the First Lady to advance her son s career. Although, as we see in these pages, his gallantry and leadership in combat sufficed enough to earn him renown, and in this book the under-sung exploits of a true 19th-century hero are finally revealed.REVIEWS ..".recounts the story of both an amazing American and a pivotal period of history...The author s diligent, deep research and his knack for storytelling vividly describes Hardin s lifetime in its historical context....Despite all his experiences and accomplishments, when Hardin died at age 86 in St. Augustine, Fla., he was apparently largely forgotten. Still it seems remarkable that this riveting new book ranks as the first biography of this relatively unsunghero and exceptional American."Toy Soldier and Model Figure Magazine There were many generals on both sides of the Civil War that have been ignored or forgotten since the closing of that tragic conflict. Most of them were not the front echelon of military leaders, corps commanders, or generals of the armies and many were simply in lessconspicuous commands guarding the railroads, important industrial cities, or relatively inactive departments. Martin Davis Hardin was on the front lines, fought in seventeen battles, lost his left arm and took over the northern defenses of Washington, D.C., at the time of Early s Raid, but until now, he has not rated a biography of note. James T. Huffstodt has filled this void with a nicely written volume highlighting Hardin s military career and the usefulness of having friends in high places...a well constructed book, with excellent photographs and some useful maps at appropriate spots in the narrative... He covers the ground well, however, and proves his point that although Hardin is normally lost to history, he deserves to be better knownJournal of America's Military Past "This highly readable well-researched volume rescues General Hardin fromoblivion while relating the sad exploits of a talented but sometimes dysfunctional family." December 2016, Civil War Times."A fascinating account of a truly remarkable young man; students of Civil War period history will find this particularly interesting, and the writing draws you into this young man's life with ease."Books Monthly Anyone who is interested in the Civil War will surely want to read Lincoln's Bold Lion, but locals will also enjoy the riveting tale that connected a decorated Civil War general to Henry Flagler's elite Southern tourist haven."St Augustine RegisterHigh marks should be awarded Huffstodt for producing a highly readable and engaging work. ...The photographs and illustrations are exceptional in their clarity and appeal, .. this is a useful book and a worthwhile read... It should be very appealing to a popular Civil War audience and those interested in Illinois role in that conflict. It is another useful tile in the grand mosaic of Civil War history that is ever unfolding. Civil War Monitor "contains magnificent tales of the Civil War and post Civil War Years. This wonderful biography brings its readers the turmoil of the American Civil War, the terrible deaths and destruction caused by the war, and the attempts to rebuild ou...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Lincoln's Bold Lion: The Life and Times of Brigadier General Martin Davis Hardin. To get started finding Lincoln's Bold Lion: The Life and Times of Brigadier General Martin Davis Hardin, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This is the first biography devoted to the life of a remarkable young man who, in the words of Civil War historian Ezra Warner, embarked upon a combat career which has few parallels in the annals of the army for gallantry, wounds sustained, and the obscurity into which he had lapsed a generation before his death. But the story of General Martin Hardin provides more than a combat record in fact comprises a walking tour through 1800s America, with its most costly war only a centerpiece. From his childhood in Illinois, where a slave girl implanted in him a fear of ghosts, to his attendance at West Point, along with other future luminaries, to his service on the frontier (where he took particular note of the bearing of the Cheyenne), Hardin s life reveals the progress of a century. Abraham Lincoln was a close friend and political ally of Martin s father, who died a hero in the Mexican War. The family were also relatives of Mary Todd. Made Brigadier General at age 27, Hardin fought with distinction at Malvern Hill, Second Manassas, Gettysburg, Grant s Overland Campaign, and the July 1864 Rebel raid on Washington. He was wounded four times, nearly died on two occasions, and lost an arm during the war. On one occasion he was ambushed on a road by Mosby s men, one of whom may have been Lincoln conspirator Lewis Paine. Hardin himself took part in the hunt for John Wilkes Booth after Lincoln s assassination.In these pages we also learn the prominent role of General Hardin s mother, who acted as her son s lobbyist in the heady social world of wartime Washington. Over four years, she skillfully played upon her friendship with the President and the First Lady to advance her son s career. Although, as we see in these pages, his gallantry and leadership in combat sufficed enough to earn him renown, and in this book the under-sung exploits of a true 19th-century hero are finally revealed.REVIEWS ..".recounts the story of both an amazing American and a pivotal period of history...The author s diligent, deep research and his knack for storytelling vividly describes Hardin s lifetime in its historical context....Despite all his experiences and accomplishments, when Hardin died at age 86 in St. Augustine, Fla., he was apparently largely forgotten. Still it seems remarkable that this riveting new book ranks as the first biography of this relatively unsunghero and exceptional American."Toy Soldier and Model Figure Magazine There were many generals on both sides of the Civil War that have been ignored or forgotten since the closing of that tragic conflict. Most of them were not the front echelon of military leaders, corps commanders, or generals of the armies and many were simply in lessconspicuous commands guarding the railroads, important industrial cities, or relatively inactive departments. Martin Davis Hardin was on the front lines, fought in seventeen battles, lost his left arm and took over the northern defenses of Washington, D.C., at the time of Early s Raid, but until now, he has not rated a biography of note. James T. Huffstodt has filled this void with a nicely written volume highlighting Hardin s military career and the usefulness of having friends in high places...a well constructed book, with excellent photographs and some useful maps at appropriate spots in the narrative... He covers the ground well, however, and proves his point that although Hardin is normally lost to history, he deserves to be better knownJournal of America's Military Past "This highly readable well-researched volume rescues General Hardin fromoblivion while relating the sad exploits of a talented but sometimes dysfunctional family." December 2016, Civil War Times."A fascinating account of a truly remarkable young man; students of Civil War period history will find this particularly interesting, and the writing draws you into this young man's life with ease."Books Monthly Anyone who is interested in the Civil War will surely want to read Lincoln's Bold Lion, but locals will also enjoy the riveting tale that connected a decorated Civil War general to Henry Flagler's elite Southern tourist haven."St Augustine RegisterHigh marks should be awarded Huffstodt for producing a highly readable and engaging work. ...The photographs and illustrations are exceptional in their clarity and appeal, .. this is a useful book and a worthwhile read... It should be very appealing to a popular Civil War audience and those interested in Illinois role in that conflict. It is another useful tile in the grand mosaic of Civil War history that is ever unfolding. Civil War Monitor "contains magnificent tales of the Civil War and post Civil War Years. This wonderful biography brings its readers the turmoil of the American Civil War, the terrible deaths and destruction caused by the war, and the attempts to rebuild ou...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Lincoln's Bold Lion: The Life and Times of Brigadier General Martin Davis Hardin. To get started finding Lincoln's Bold Lion: The Life and Times of Brigadier General Martin Davis Hardin, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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