Books by John C. Pemberton

A biography of the "Defender of Vicksburg", General John C. Pemberton. Written by Pemberton's grandson and based on research in official records and family papers, this book brings to light long-neglected facts revealing the tragedy of errors that led to Vicksburg's fall. It is "the fairest, as well as the fullest study of the tragedy from the viewpoint of the principal Confederate actor."