The Journals of Josiah Gorgas, 1857–1878

The Journals of Josiah Gorgas, 1857–1878
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Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Total Pages : 366
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ISBN-10 : 0817307702
ISBN-13 : 9780817307707
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Download or read book The Journals of Josiah Gorgas, 1857–1878 written by Josiah Gorgas and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 1995-08-30 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journals of Josiah Gorgas is more than a well-edited version of Gorgas's diaries and journals; Wiggins has interpreted them in full Gorgas family context and in perspective of the times they cover. . . . Wiggins informs with the sort of editorial notes expected of a careful scholar, but she enlightens with wide knowledge of American and southern history.


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