The Third Day at Stone's River
The Third Day at Stone's River is a detailed account of the Battle of Stone's River, which took place in Tennessee in December 1862. The book follows the Union and Confederate forces as they clash in one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. The book begins with a brief overview of the events leading up to the battle, including the Union's march to Murfreesboro and the Confederate's defensive preparations. It then dives into the battle itself, providing a detailed account of the fighting on each day of the battle. The book also covers the aftermath of the battle, including the Union's victory and the Confederate retreat. Throughout the book, author G. C. Kniffin provides vivid descriptions of the battle, as well as insights into the strategies and tactics employed by both sides. He also includes accounts from soldiers on both sides, giving readers a unique perspective on the battle. The Third Day at Stone's River is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Civil War, and provides an in-depth look at one of the most important battles of the conflict.
By G. C. Kniffin · First published 1907 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Military Fiction, Adventure Fiction · 7,290 words
First lines
While the heroic commander of the Union Army, with fearless confidence in his remaining troops, was hurling the hard-hitting brigades of the left and center upon Hardee's victorious advance during the first day of the fight at Stones River, kindling anew the dying embers of hope in the breasts of the retreating soldiers of the right, and by his exalted courage snatching victory from the jaws of defeat; while Thomas calm and brave, with perfect presence of mind, superintended every move in the desperate game of battle, watchful of every point, a tower of strength to his devoted men, and Crittenden, more cheerful than usual in the hell of carnage that raged along his front, brought regiment after regiment and battery after battery in support of the point where Hazen, and Hascall, and Grose, and Cruft were clinging tenaciously to their position, and beating back the desperate charges of Polk and Breckinridge, the cavalry were performing prodigies of valor in the rear and on the right. General Wheeler, on his return from his exploits at La Verne, to the rear of Hardee's line on the morning of the 31st, found that the battle had opened. He immediately joined in the pursuit of Johnson's retiring division, while Wharton, in command of ten regiments of cavalry, and a battery of artillery, moved over towards the Nashville pike and turned his attention to the immense supply train of the army. A portion of this train, six miles long when stretched out upon the road, was moving across the country from the Wilkinson to the Nashville pike. The scene was one of the most indescribable confusion. Urged by impending calamity the canvas-covered wagons flew across the fields with the velocity of four-mule power, each driver plying whip and spur; sutler wagons bounding over the rocks, distributed their precious contents along the way. Stanley's thin line of cavalry, stretching from the woods in the rear of Negley to the right and left, rested its right flank upon the Wilkinson pike, where Colonel Zahm, with the First, Third, and Fourth Ohio Cavalry was stationed in rear of Overall's Creek.
What this Textopian page supports
The Third Day at Stone's River is listed on Textopian as a historical account by G. C. Kniffin, dated 1907 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Historical account
- Author: G. C. Kniffin
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Military Fiction, Adventure Fiction, Romance Fiction
- Length: 7,290 words
- Structure: 1 section, 28 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for The Third Day at Stone's River by G. C. Kniffin
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering The Third Day at Stone's River?
- How does this historical account by G. C. Kniffin fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Historical Fiction first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- Army Of The Cumberland And The Battle Of Stones River by G. C. Kniffin
- The Battle Of Stone River by Henry Myron Kendall
- Shiloh As Seen By A Private Soldier by Warren Olney
- The Battle Of Franklin Tennessee November 30 1864 by John K. Shellenberger
- The Battle Of Spring Hill Tennessee by John K. Shellenberger
- Personal Recollections Of Chickamauga by James R. Carnahan
Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book implies a historical setting, and the author's name suggests a focus on the narrative of the events that took place.
- Military Fiction — The title of the book implies a focus on a battle or war, and the author's name suggests a focus on the narrative of the events that took place.
- Adventure Fiction — The title of the book implies a focus on a journey or adventure, and the author's name suggests a focus on the narrative of the events that took place.
- Romance Fiction — The author's name suggests a focus on the narrative of the events that took place, which could include a romantic element.
Tags
1862-1863 · 1863 · Battle of · Murfreesboro · Stones River · Tenn. · US Civil War · artillery · back · battery · battle · breckinridge