Serving the Republic: General Nelson A. Miles

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, 19th Century, Military, Biography & Memoir, Historical
Cover of the book Serving the Republic: General Nelson A. Miles by General Nelson A. Miles, BIG BYTE BOOKS
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: General Nelson A. Miles ISBN: 1230001448214
Publisher: BIG BYTE BOOKS Publication: November 30, 2016
Imprint: Language: English
Author: General Nelson A. Miles
ISBN: 1230001448214
Publisher: BIG BYTE BOOKS
Publication: November 30, 2016
Imprint:
Language: English

One of the most remarkable military careers in American history, the life of Nelson A. Miles encompasses the sweep of the American Civil War, the Indian Wars, and the Spanish American War.

As a college-educated volunteer officer in the Civil War, Miles fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania Courthouse, and the Wilderness, among other important campaigns, and was wounded four times. A major-general at only 26, he was a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions at Chancellorsville.

As a commander in the Indian Wars, he had admiration and respect for many of the Indians he met, despite carrying out a ferocious war to subdue them. Under his command, the massacre at Wounded Knee occurred. Miles was not present, criticized the officer at the scene, and lobbied later for compensation to the survivors.

He had face-to-face negotiations with Sitting Bull shortly after Custer's defeat at the Little Bighorn, and later met with Geronimo (accepting his surrender), Chief Joseph, Natchez, and other leading Native Americans.

Miles eventually retired as Commander of the Army in 1903.

For less than you'd spend on gas going to the library, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. 

Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

This edition is Abridged, Annotated.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

One of the most remarkable military careers in American history, the life of Nelson A. Miles encompasses the sweep of the American Civil War, the Indian Wars, and the Spanish American War.

As a college-educated volunteer officer in the Civil War, Miles fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania Courthouse, and the Wilderness, among other important campaigns, and was wounded four times. A major-general at only 26, he was a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions at Chancellorsville.

As a commander in the Indian Wars, he had admiration and respect for many of the Indians he met, despite carrying out a ferocious war to subdue them. Under his command, the massacre at Wounded Knee occurred. Miles was not present, criticized the officer at the scene, and lobbied later for compensation to the survivors.

He had face-to-face negotiations with Sitting Bull shortly after Custer's defeat at the Little Bighorn, and later met with Geronimo (accepting his surrender), Chief Joseph, Natchez, and other leading Native Americans.

Miles eventually retired as Commander of the Army in 1903.

For less than you'd spend on gas going to the library, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. 

Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

This edition is Abridged, Annotated.

More books from BIG BYTE BOOKS

Cover of the book Hancock the Superb (Abridged, Annotated) by General Nelson A. Miles
Cover of the book Letters and Diary of Laura M. Towne: 1862-1884 by General Nelson A. Miles
Cover of the book Women of Missouri in the Civil War by General Nelson A. Miles
Cover of the book President Washington's Diaries 1791—1799 (Expanded, Annotated) by General Nelson A. Miles
Cover of the book A Scottish Rebel in the Confederate Army (Expanded, Annotated) by General Nelson A. Miles
Cover of the book My Army Life and the Fort Phil Kearny Massacre by General Nelson A. Miles
Cover of the book Reign of Terror: Journal of My Life during the French Revolution (Abridged) by General Nelson A. Miles
Cover of the book Ten Years in Nevada (1869~1879) by General Nelson A. Miles
Cover of the book Mrs. Whitman's Letters: 1843–1847 by General Nelson A. Miles
Cover of the book Berdan's United States Sharpshooters in the Army of the Potomac by General Nelson A. Miles
Cover of the book Railroad Tycoon by General Nelson A. Miles
Cover of the book The Liberator of Kansas: Life of James H. Lane by General Nelson A. Miles
Cover of the book Went to Kansas: A Thrilling Account of an Ill-Fated Expedition (Abridged, Annotated) by General Nelson A. Miles
Cover of the book Steamboat Disasters on the Western Waters (Abridged, Annotated) by General Nelson A. Miles
Cover of the book A Quiet Will: The Life of Clara Barton (Abridged, Annotated) by General Nelson A. Miles
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy