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A short history of the confederate states of america by jefferson davis. The civil war in texas and the southwest answers the above while shedding new light on texan audacity, bravery and just plain luck. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the imdb app on your smartphone or tablet. Produced, written and directed by the descendants of robert and eveline, this american civil war tale is. Confederate brigadier general john adams refused to leave his men despite his own critical injuries and died at the battle of franklin. Fought in the battle of franklin, november 30, 1864. The american civil war is a popular point of divergence in englishlanguage alternate history fiction. With our collection of billions of records, you can piece together your ancestors history and bring their stories to life. The story of the confederate states is refreshingly different. The story of robert adams oct 28, 2007 the story didnt seem interesting or compelling enough to be made into a movie.
The south wins the civil war, and slavery still exists as of the present time of the story. Written at the close of the nineteenth century with young people in mind, joseph derrys volume is a fastmoving account spanning from the colonial period through reconstruction. Although some of confederates defenders have likened the show to amazons the man in the high castle an adaptation of philip k. The story of robert adams on your tv or mobile device at home. During his remarkable military career, he traversed the country from tennessee to new york, mexico to maryland and then to california. A critical edition edited by charles hansford adams excerpt more information. His father afterward located at pulaski, and it was from that place that young adams entered west point as a cadet, where he was graduated in june, 1846. Robert adams author of the coming of the horseclans.
Robert adams ii december 24, 1832 may 12, 1882 was a cotton planter from lower richland county, south carolina, and captain in the army of the confederate states of america. The title of the film, however, is slightly misleading in that the story of robert adams a confederate would have been more appropriate. The story of robert adams, the, 2007, directed by a blaine miller, with tippi hedren, mickey rooney, julian adams, at turner classic movies. Amid the bitter divisiveness of the civil war, confederate capt. The story of robert adams armed with enough petrified earnestness to make gettysburg seem like a mel brooks movie, the last confederate. The confederate reader, 1957 online research library. The book rifle and infantry tactics written by general william hardee when he was a brevet lieutenant in the us army was originally published in 1855. Robert adams book of soldiers by franklin robert adams and a great selection of related books. Robert adams ebooks epub and pdf format robert adams ebooks. Filled with passion, blood and tragedy, the last confederate is the tumultuous true story of a man divided by love for country and for eveline mccord, his beloved girl from the north.
Lee by john esten cooke lees early life the lees of virginia general lighthorse harry lee stratford lees early manhood and career in the united states army his reception at richmond lee in 1861 the war begins lees advance into western virginia lees last interview with bishop meade in front of richmond. The story of robert adams examines the epic romance between adams and the love of his life, northerner eveline mccord gwendolyn edwards, a school teacher. Familysearch free family trees and genealogy archives. He wrote as robert adams, an abbreviated form of his full name. A the confederate states of america, the united states is annexed by the confederate states and slavery continues until the present, including a depiction of an electronic slave auction carried on via the internet. Captain robert adams falls in love with eveline, a governess from pennsylvania who recently relocated to south carolina in order to work for roberts first. Voluntarily risked his life by taking a horse, under heavy fire, beyond the line. Armed with enough petrified earnestness to make gettysburg seem like a mel brooks movie, the last confederate. United states history civil war, 18611865 regimental histories subject. Aug 06, 2017 although some of confederates defenders have likened the show to amazons the man in the high castle an adaptation of philip k. The story of robert adams julian adams region 2 from amazons movies store. The film was produced by weston adams, julian adams and. Robert adams, was in very ill plight both from hunger and nakedness.
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The story of robert adams is a 2007 film starring julian adams, amy redford, gwendolyn edwards, eric holloway, joshua lindsey. Robert adams julian adams is a strong willed southern captain in. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Weve got over a billion unique profiles, and growing, in our tree. Less common variants include a union victory under different circumstances. The story of a confederate boy in the civil war by david e. The journey of a southern captain in the waning days of the american civil war. A short history of the confederate states of america. Telling the true story with an end credit that says some of it has been fudged of robert adams julian adams, a captain in the confederate army, the last confederate. A man finds himself torn between the love of his homeland, the love of his family, and the love of a woman in this period drama based on a true story. What we get is a sappy and primly observed courtship between a. The movie only had two expletives in it and the romance scenes were very tastefully done. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
His horseclans novels are precursors to many of todays attempts at this type of story, many of franklin robert adams august 31, 1933 january 4, 1990 was an american science fiction and fantasy writer, formerly a career. The movie, released in 2007 by thinkfilm, centres around the life of confederate captain robert adams ii, and received 10 awards on the film festival circuit. Dicks althistory novel about german and japanese occupation. The story of robert adams is a 2007 film starring julian adams, amy redford, gwendolyn edwards, eric holloway, joshua lindsey, mickey rooney and tippi hedren. American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war ending differently or not occurring. With julian adams, gwendolyn edwards, eric holloway, amy redford. Until recently, his service was rarely acknowledged. See what others have contributed about your ancestors. Produced and written by the descendents of robert and eveline, this is an explosive, richly detailed saga of fierce combat, honor and the will to risk all that.
Robert adams julian adams is a strong willed southern captain in the midst of the american civil war whose leadership and heart of fire rally his men to fight for their land. Based on the true story of robert adams and produced by his descendents, this stirring historical drama a film festival favorite. Reprinting continued until the ninth and last edition, available by may 1864. Confederate brigadier general john adams 18251864, in uniform. Robert adams books list of books by author robert adams. Story of my life helen kellerfree downloadpdf epub. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
A confederate soldiers account of the last days of the. The true love story of the conflict between captain robert adams dedication to the. Goodhue, and lived in newbury, massachusetts, for many years. The fact that the lead male character is the great, great grandson of the actual character he portrays in the movie just adds so much validity to the story of the last confederate. Learn where you came from, and get to know who you are. Robert adams julian adams feels the rift within his soul. On 14 december 1863, the publisher and author submitted a sixpage, printed memorial to the csa congress, asking for a special for tactics, which was granted at the end of the year. Story of the confederate states joseph berry grace. Produced, written, and directed by the descendants of robert and eveline, this american civil war tale is an. Based on the true story of robert adams and produced by his descendents, this stirring historical drama a film festival favorite delves. Steadfastly loyal to the south, adams also holds an unshakable love for his northerner wife, eveline mccord gwendolyn edwards.
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