The Boy General
| Author | : Richard F. Welch |
| Publisher | : Kent State University Press |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0873388356 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780873388351 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (351 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Boy General by : Richard F. Welch
Download or read book The Boy General written by Richard F. Welch and published by Kent State University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on primary-source material, this is an account of Francis Channing Barlow, one of the most successful combat officers in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. Although his youthful appearance earned him the nickname Boy General, his fighting capabilities resulted in frequent promotions and greater responsibilities.