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Griswoldville
written by William Harris Bragg
Studio : Mercer University Press
by Mercer University Press
Publisher : Mercer University Press
Released : 2000-01
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Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780865546783
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 3 reviews)
Our Price : $29.95
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Product Description |
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A small, bustling antebellum Georgia industrial center, Griswoldville won national prominence by producing superior cotton gins known for their sturdiness. After the outbreak of the Civil War, the town's founder, Samuel Griswold, turned to producing munitions for the Confederacy. First pikes, then pistols. A tiny but valuable component of the South's military industrial complex, Griswoldville became a target of union forces in 1864. After a glancing blow by Stoneman's Raiders in late summer, the town was obliterated during Sherman's infamous march to the sea. Based on primary sources, Griswoldville charts the rise of Connecticut Yankee Samuel Griswold from tineware peddler to industrial magnate and details the history of Griswoldville from its creation to its destruction. Special attention is paid to the two military operations most closely identified with the little town: the Stoneman Raid and the brave but fruitless stand of young boys and old men of the Georgia militia against Sherman's experienced and skilled Federals. |
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THE BEST ON THE SUBJECT! |
The Battle of Griswoldville is not one of those battles that has been written about to death, yet it was significant and closed down one of the south's best pistol manufacturers, amongst other accomplishments.
When I first became interested in the battle, the only sources were the Official Records and a small but informative booklet by Charles Wells, whom the author gives much credit for his pioneering work on Griswoldville.
Well written, it makes for an easy read and does an excellent job of covering the subject. The author has filled the book with related photographs, maps etc. which is something I always like to see.
My only criticism, and most readers probably wouldn't miss it, is that the author didn't include photographs of Griswold revolver artifacts found on the site. Collections of the relics found at Griswoldville offer an unparalleled look into the techniques and experiments that went into Confederate weapon production. This is something unique to this site due to the number of artifacts discovered there, versus other sites.
On the other hand, this is probably beyond the scope of the book and the authors intent. I would highly recommend this read, and I don't think you will be disappointed. |
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A comprehensive look at a little battle |
Bragg thoroughly tells the story of Griswold - the man who gave his name to the town near where so many Georgia men would lose their lives in battle in a futile gesture against overwhelming odds. Extensively using primary sources the battle is detailed in a grimly fascinating manner. This little known episode in Sherman's March to the Sea is placed in the context of the big picture of the campaign. Very well researched and written.
Hugh T. Harrington
author of: "Civil War Milledgeville, Tales From the Confederate Capital of Georgia," "Remembering Milledgeville, Historic Tales From Georgia's Antebellum Capital" and "More Milledgeville Memories." |
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Griswoldville Review |
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Dr. Bragg's Griswoldville is both informative and enjoyable. A must-read for anyone who is interested in Georgia's Civil War battles. |
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