This biography provides a fascinating insight into the early life and formative years of one of the most renowned military leaders of the American Civil War. It includes a selection of Jackson's letters to family and friends, which shed light on his personality, beliefs, and motivations. The book is engagingly written and superbly researched, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the Civil War or military history more generally. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.