Oliver Otis Howard.
John A. Carpenter. This biography of Howard, first published in 1964, remains the best full-scale treatment of an individual who was a part of so much of 19th century American history. His distinguished career of command during the Civil War included the Battle of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the Atlanta campaign, while his postwar accomplishments included the superintendence of West Point and the founding of Howard University. 399 pgs., 5¼"x 8½", sfbd. #0C11850