From Bull Run (Manassas), where Thomas Jackson earned his famous nickname, to tragedy at Chancellorsville, The Life of Stonewall Jackson is the story of how the unassuming Virginian became General Robert E. Lee's right arm and most trusted Confederate commander. The Life of Stonewall Jackson relates key events in the life of the Civil-War hero from his impoverished childhood, to his education at West Point, auspicious debut in the Mexican-American war, and later professorship at the Virginia Military Institute. The biography also provides a detailed look at the events and battles that allowed the "great faculties of his soul" to bloom before his tragic death on the field of battle in 1863. The Life of Stonewall Jackson was written while John Esten Cooke, formerly of General Stuart's staff. Based on his personal observations of the General combined with information taken from official papers, contemporary narratives and personal acquaintances.

"Reprinted from advance sheets of the Richmond edition." Originally published in: The Southern illustrated news, vol. 1, no. 22-24, Feb. 7, 14 and 21, 1863. Cf. p. 49-50.

Birth, parentage and early services in Mexico -- Professor at the Virginia Military Institute -- Engagement at Falling Waters -- Battle of Manassas -- Jackson's farewell to the Old Brigade -- The winter expedition to Romney -- The battle of Kernstown -- The battle of McDowell -- The battle of Winchester -- The battle of Cross Keys -- Battle of Port Republic -- Romney: Kernstown -- McDowell: Winchester -- Cross Keys: Port Republic -- Jackson in June, 1862 -- Cold Harbor -- The retreat of McClellan to Malvern Hill -- Pope -- Cedar Run -- Details -- The march to Manassas -- Jackson at Bay -- Manassas: August 29, 1862 -- Manassas: August 30, 1862 -- Invasion of Maryland -- Sharpsburg -- The army resting -- Fredericksburg -- Winter quarters at Moss Neck -- Hooker advances -- The wilderness -- "It is all right" -- Jackson, the solider and the man.