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Joshua Chamberlain was much more than a war hero, and Pullen's thoughtful book fills out the picture of his remarkable life. An entertaining and inspiring story.--Senator George J. Mitchell"Pullen's book is a worthy tribute to Chamberlain's lasting legacy."--Charles F. Herberger, Civil War Book Review"Pullen's presentation is more complete in revealing a complicated character, without diminishing the almost mythic status he has assumed."--Edward C. Smith, The Washington TimesA classic now in paperbackRecounts Chamberlain's later life through the lens of his experience during the Civil War

ISBN-13: 9780811712729

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Publication Date: 04-01-2013

Pages: 240

Product Dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.63(d)

John J. Pullen, a renowned Civil War historian, also wrote Joshua Chamberlain: A Hero's Life and Legacy (978-0-8117-0886-9). He lived in Maine, writing about the Civil War until his death in 2003.

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George J. Mitchell

Joshua Chamberlain is much more than a war hero, and Pullen's thoughtful book fills out the picture of his remarkable life. An entertaining and inspiring story. Senator George J. Mitchell

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Prologue 1

1 A Very Perfect Knight 5

2 The Reluctant Republican 17

3 Dealing with Demon Rum 31

4 The Hanging of Clifton Harris 37

5 Maine As Maine Should Be 49

6 Reveille for Bowdoin 57

7 Mutiny of the Bowdoin Cadets 69

8 Maine on the Brink of Civil War 77

9 Another Round Top 89

10 Family Fortunes 107

11 Echoes of Martial Glory 123

12 A Battle Remembered 135

13 "You've Done Enough at Gettysburg," 151

14 Fame Returns 167

15 Recall to Service 175

16 Something Abides 185

Notes 190

Bibliography 202

Index 209