The Resource Rebels on the Rio Grande : the Civil War journal of A.B. Peticolas, [edited by] Don E. Alberts
Rebels on the Rio Grande : the Civil War journal of A.B. Peticolas, [edited by] Don E. Alberts
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- Summary
- In 1862 Confederate volunteers from Texas under the command of Brigadier General Henry Hopkins Sibley invaded the New Mexico Territory. Sibley's Brigade hoped to take Fort Craig and Fort Union and then head north to the Colorado Territory and its valuable mineral resources. The journal of Sergeant A. B. Peticolas is a rare personal account of this little known episode of Civil War history. Despite the fact that he often wrote at night by candlelight after long days of marching through rough country, Peticolas was a keen observer and a good writer. He was also an artist of some skill whose drawings and journal sketches are included here. He presents not only vivid descriptions of the battles but also interesting impressions of New Mexico and of the people he encountered along the way. Don Alberts used his considerable skills as a professional historian and author to bring this rare first person account of the Confederate invasion of New Mexico to life. His introduction provides the reader with details of Peticolas' background and experience, along with a history of the Sibley campaign leading up to the Battle of Valverde, the event which begins the Peticolas journal. Peticolas' observations, extensively annotated by Alberts, offer an unparalleled and fascinating view of soldier life during the Civil War. Alberts also adds details of Peticolas' prominent postwar career as a lawyer and judge in Texas.
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- 3rd ed..
- Extent
- 187 p.
- Note
- Originally published: Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, c1984
- Isbn
- 9780615711461
- Label
- Rebels on the Rio Grande : the Civil War journal of A.B. Peticolas
- Title
- Rebels on the Rio Grande
- Title remainder
- the Civil War journal of A.B. Peticolas
- Statement of responsibility
- [edited by] Don E. Alberts
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- In 1862 Confederate volunteers from Texas under the command of Brigadier General Henry Hopkins Sibley invaded the New Mexico Territory. Sibley's Brigade hoped to take Fort Craig and Fort Union and then head north to the Colorado Territory and its valuable mineral resources. The journal of Sergeant A. B. Peticolas is a rare personal account of this little known episode of Civil War history. Despite the fact that he often wrote at night by candlelight after long days of marching through rough country, Peticolas was a keen observer and a good writer. He was also an artist of some skill whose drawings and journal sketches are included here. He presents not only vivid descriptions of the battles but also interesting impressions of New Mexico and of the people he encountered along the way. Don Alberts used his considerable skills as a professional historian and author to bring this rare first person account of the Confederate invasion of New Mexico to life. His introduction provides the reader with details of Peticolas' background and experience, along with a history of the Sibley campaign leading up to the Battle of Valverde, the event which begins the Peticolas journal. Peticolas' observations, extensively annotated by Alberts, offer an unparalleled and fascinating view of soldier life during the Civil War. Alberts also adds details of Peticolas' prominent postwar career as a lawyer and judge in Texas.
- Assigning source
- Amazon.com
- Biography type
- autobiography
- Cataloging source
- TXI
- Illustrations
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- illustrations
- maps
- portraits
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- Label
- Rebels on the Rio Grande : the Civil War journal of A.B. Peticolas, [edited by] Don E. Alberts
- Note
- Originally published: Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, c1984
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-179) and index
- Control code
- 874838101
- Dimensions
- 23 cm.
- Edition
- 3rd ed..
- Extent
- 187 p.
- Isbn
- 9780615711461
- Note
- Library's copy 1 (SW Writers): Purchased. Paperbound.
- Other physical details
- ill., maps, ports.
- System control number
- (OCoLC)874838101
- Label
- Rebels on the Rio Grande : the Civil War journal of A.B. Peticolas, [edited by] Don E. Alberts
- Note
- Originally published: Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, c1984
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-179) and index
- Control code
- 874838101
- Dimensions
- 23 cm.
- Edition
- 3rd ed..
- Extent
- 187 p.
- Isbn
- 9780615711461
- Note
- Library's copy 1 (SW Writers): Purchased. Paperbound.
- Other physical details
- ill., maps, ports.
- System control number
- (OCoLC)874838101
Subject
- Confederate States of America, Army -- Biography
- New Mexico -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
- Peticolas, A. B., (Alfred Brown), 1838-1915 -- Diaries
- Soldiers -- Texas -- Diaries
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
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