History of the Forty-Ninth Virginia Infantry C.S.A. “Extra Billy Smith’s Boys.” Based upon the unpublished Memoirs of Captain Robert Daniel Funkhouser, “Warren Blues,” Company D, 49th Virginia Infantry, C.S.A.
by Hale, Laura Virginia and Stanley S. Phillips
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Published by the Authors, 1981. First Edition, stated. Octavo, gray cloth (hardcover), blue letters, xvi + 353 pp. Fine. Contents include: Preface; Biographies: William Smith, Robert D. Funkhouser; Acknowledgements; First Battle of Manassas; Evaculation of Manassas - The Yankees Infernal Gun Boats at Yorktown - Williamsburg and Successful Rearguard BAttle - Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks - Battle of King’s School House - Frayser’s Farm - Campaigns in Northern Virginia - Battle of Groveton - Ox Hill or Chantilly; The Maryland Campaign - First Battle of Fredericksburg; 2nd Battle of Fredericksburg; Gettysburg Campaign - 2nd Battle of Winchester; Rappanhannock Bridge - Mine Run - Wilderness Campaign; Spotsylvania Court House - Bethesda Church; The Valley Campaign - Battle of Monocacy, Md., July 9 and Attack on Washington, D.C. July 11-12 - Battle of Winchester Sept. 19, 1864 - Battle of Fisher’s Hills - Battle of Cedar Creek - Funkhouser’s Brush with Sheridan’s Cavalry; Back to the Army of Northern Virginia - Battle of Hatcher’s Run Feb. 5-6, 1865 - Two Confederates Attack Four Yankees - The Siege of Petersburg - Assault on Fort Stedman or Hare’s Hill March 25, 1865 - Prisoners at Fort Delaware - A Mighty Big Fight and a Sight of Trouble - Appomattox Campaign April 1-9, 1865 - Walker’s Brigade under Douglas Fires Last Shots at Appomattox - Paroled at Appomattox; Roster 49th Virginia Infantry; Notes; Appendix: Genealogy Chart in Funkhouser’s Journal: Officers who were prisoners at Ft. Delaware April, May, June, 1865, and signed their names, military units, and home P.O. in Capt. Funkhouser’s notebook; Bibliography; Index.
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- History of the Forty-Ninth Virginia Infantry C.S.A. “Extra Billy Smith’s Boys.” Based upon the unpublished Memoirs of Captain Robert Daniel Funkhouser, “Warren Blues,” Company D, 49th Virginia Infantry, C.S.A.
- Author
- Hale, Laura Virginia and Stanley S. Phillips
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- Published by the Authors, 1981. First Edition, stated
- Keywords
- Civil War, War between the States, American Civil War, Americana, American History, U.S.-iana, United States History, U.S. History, Military History.
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Lighthouse Books, ABAA is a family-owned and operated book shop located in downtown Dade City, Florida, celebrating more than 40 years of business. We're open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our specialties include Florida history and literature, Americana, literature of the South, military history (including, but not limited to, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Korean War), children's literature, antique maps, leather bindings and rare & unusual items. We have a wide variety of general stock, including a large landscape/gardening section, a great selection of Christian/church history/Bible study titles, Beat literature, fishing, aviation, maritime, Asian history, African history, European history, South Pacific, British history, archaeology, psychology, philosophy, Latin American and Caribbean history, Canadian history, discovery & exploration, art, antiques & collectibles' reference, pop-up books, railroads, hunting, fire arms, etc. About 25 per cent of our total stock is listed in our online inventory. If ever you're in the area, we invite you to come in and browse; to show our appreciation, we'll offer a 15 per cent discount off any purchases made on your first visit. The proprietor, Michael F. Slicker, is one of about 450 qualified members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, Inc., and its affiliate the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. He was also the founding president of the the Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association and is still an active member and committee chairman. In addition to keeping regular hours at the storefront location, Lighthouse Books participate as a vender in about a dozen book fairs, antiques shows, map fairs and related events each year. One such show is The Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, an annual trade show/charity benefit held in downtown St. Petersburg in the spring, that has become the oldest and largest antiquarian book fair in the Southeast; Slicker has served as Chair since its inception thirty years ago. Please contact us for more information regarding our certified appraisal services. Please visit our website: www.OldFloridaBookStore.com. Bibliophiles might also enjoy our blog, featuring articles on unusual books, author biographies, and other book related subjects:.OldFloridaBookStore.blospot.com.
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