Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens V2 is a biography written by Hazard Stevens about the life of his father, Isaac Ingalls Stevens. Isaac Ingalls Stevens was a prominent figure in American history, serving as a military officer, politician, and governor of the Washington Territory. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing on Stevens' political career and his role in the development of the Pacific Northwest. The book provides a comprehensive look at Stevens' life, including his childhood, education, military service, and political accomplishments. It also includes personal anecdotes and reflections from the author, who was the son of Stevens. The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens V2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, particularly the history of the Pacific Northwest.1901. Part Two of Two. With maps and illustrations. A loving son writes this life of his father, General Stevens, Army Engineer, and governor of Washington territory. After graduating at West Point, he served through the Mexican War, participating in several engagements and being wounded in the attack on Mexico City. He was then deployed to Washington with the U.S. Coast Survey in Washington until his appointment as governor of the territory. Besides his duties of Governorship, he surveyed the northern route for the railroad to the Pacific. His drastic measures to suppress disaffection with the Indians made him extremely unpopular, but he was elected territorial delegate to Congress and there defended his actions. He was appointed Colonel of 79th New York Volunteers (Highlanders) at the outbreak of the Civil War, and when eight companies mutinied after the First Battle of Bull Run, he took drastic measures to restore order. As a result he was promoted to Brigadier-General, participated in the Port Royal expedition and, then transferred to Virginia to lead the division at Newport News. While serving in northern Virginia as Major-General under Pope he was killed at the Battle of Chantilly. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417915528.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
