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SIGNED – A DIFFERENT VALOR – GEN JOSEPH JOHNSTON – FIRST EDITION IN BRODART DJ

A DIFFERENT VALOR THE STORY OF GENERAL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, C.S.A. By Gilbert E. Govan and James W. Livingood SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS FIRST EDITION NEAR FINE + CONDTION A Significant, Well-Researched Biography Wonderful Illustrations, Photos and Maps Original, Clean, Solidly-Bound, Antique Book PUBLISHED BY BOBBS-MERRILL COMPANY, INC., INDIANAPOLIS AND NEW YORK, IN 1956 Out-of-Print Book This first edition book constituts a full account of the Confederate commander second only to Lee, enormously respected by his opponents but heartily disliked by Jefferson Davis – a patriot at great personal cost. For many years Joe Johnston has been given far less than his due as a Confederate hero and able, devoted leader. He was a patriot willing to serve in spite of the handicap of a poor relationship with Jefferson Davis. Some argue that, against the best Union commanders, Johnston’s military record matches that of Lee with neither Grant nor Sherman able to pin him down even with almost double the force. But Sherman was never so successful in concealing his intention from Johnston as Grant was from Lee in his move to Petersburg. Johnston puzzled Sherman at Cassville, something Lee never did to Grant. And certainly in July 1864 the Army of Tennessee was in better fighting condition that the Army of Northern Virginia. Against the gifted Sherman, Johnston fought for 75 days over almost 100 miles of rugged terrain without one mistake of which Sherman could take advantage. This wonderful biography was encouraged by the late Dr. Douglas Freeman as he suggested Johnston had more to do with Jackson’s Valley campaign than is generally believed. Among the many discoveries of the authors are letters to Jackson and Ewell confirmed Freeman’s conjecture. Another is that the scorched-earth policy which made Sherman hated originated in Washington. The most important is Mrs. Johnston’s revelation that she urged her husband not to join the confederacy in 1861 because Davis hated him and would ruin him. THIS BOOK IS IN NEAR FINE + CONDITION This First Edition, book is signded by both authors and is in excellent condition. The book is clean, bright, and solidly bound. It is bound in gray and blue binding, with gold lettering on the spine. The book has a nice frontispiece photograph of Confederate General Johnston adjacent to the title page. The exterior is clean, with no bumping, rubbing or discernible edge wear. The binding is solid throughout the book with no looseness or lean; both hinges are fine. The book comes in the original dust jacket that has light edge wear and is protected in a clear, Brodart cover. The interior pages are super clean and there isn’t a mark in the book. It has no smudging or foxing. The book is signed by both authors of a special autograph page. The book measures 9 1/4″ x 6 1/4″ by 1 3/4″. It has 470 pages and contains wonderful illustrations, photos and maps. It has no pasteboards, stamps, or other markings and it is not an ex-library book. This is an excellent condition, out-of-print, signed, first edition biography – considered the finest on the subject. A DIFFERENT VALOR THE STORY OF GENERAL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, C.S.A. By Gilbert E. Govan and James W. Livingood SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS FIRST EDITION NEAR FINE + CONDTION A Significant, Well-Researched Biography Wonderful Illustrations, Photos and Maps Original, Clean, Solidly-Bound, Antique Book PUBLISHED BY BOBBS-MERRILL COMPANY, INC., INDIANAPOLIS AND NEW YORK, IN 1956 Out-of-Print Book This first edition book constituts a full account of the Confederate commander second only to Lee, enormously respected by his opponents but heartily disliked by Jefferson Davis – a patriot at great personal cost.  For many years Joe Johnston has been given far less than his due as a Confederate hero and able, devoted leader.  He was a patriot willing to serve in spite of the handicap of a poor relationship with Jefferson Davis.  Some argue that, against the best Union commanders, Johnston’s military record matches that of Lee with neither Grant nor Sherman able to pin him down even with almost double the force.  But Sherman was never so successful in concealing his intention from Johnston as Grant was from Lee in his move to Petersburg.  Johnston puzzled Sherman at Cassville, something Lee never did to Grant.  And certainly in July 1864 the Army of Tennessee was in better fighting condition that the Army of Northern Virginia.  Against the gifted Sherman, Johnston fought for 75 days over almost 100 miles of rugged terrain without one mistake of which Sherman could take advantage. This wonderful biography was encouraged by the late Dr. Douglas Freeman as he suggested Johnston had more to do with Jackson’s Valley campaign than is generally believed.  Among the many discoveries of the authors are letters to Jackson and Ewell confirmed Freeman’s conjecture.  Another is that the scorched-earth policy which made Sherman hated originated in Washington.  The most important is Mrs. Johnston’s revelation that she urged her husband not to join the confederacy in 1861 because Davis hated him and would ruin him. THIS BOOK IS IN NEAR FINE + CONDITION This First Edition, book is signded by both authors and is in excellent condition. The book is clean, bright, and solidly bound.  It is bound in gray and blue binding, with gold lettering on the spine.  The book has a nice frontispiece photograph of Confederate General Johnston adjacent to the title page.  The exterior is clean, with no bumping, rubbing or discernible edge wear. The binding is solid throughout the book with no looseness or lean; both hinges are fine.  The book comes in the original dust jacket that has light edge wear and is protected in a clear, Brodart cover.  The interior pages are super clean and there isn’t a mark in the book. It has no smudging or foxing.  The book is signed by both authors of a special autograph page. The book measures 9 1/4″ x 6 1/4″ by 1 3/4″.  It has 470 pages and contains wonderful illustrations, photos and maps.  It has no pasteboards, stamps, or other markings and it is not an ex-library book. This is an excellent condition, out-of-print, signed, first edition biography – considered the finest on the subject. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!  Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites ENJOY THE BOOKSHOP Get images that make Supersized seem small. THE simple solution for eBay sellers.