Memoir of Major-General George H. Thomas (1881)

Memoir of Major-General George H. Thomas is a book written by Richard W. Johnson and published in 1881. The book is a biography of Major-General George H. Thomas, a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. The book covers Thomas's life from his birth in Virginia in 1816 to his death in San Francisco in 1870. The book provides a detailed account of Thomas's military career, including his service in the Mexican-American War, his role in the Union Army during the Civil War, and his post-war service in the US Army. The book also covers Thomas's personal life, including his marriage and his relationship with his family.The author, Richard W. Johnson, was a close friend and colleague of Thomas and served under him during the Civil War. The book is based on Johnson's personal knowledge of Thomas as well as extensive research and interviews with other individuals who knew Thomas.Overall, Memoir of Major-General George H. Thomas provides a comprehensive and intimate portrait of one of the most important figures in American military history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Civil War or the history of the US Army.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.