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Shelby Foote was an American historian and author, renowned for his works on the American Civil War. Born on November 17, 1916, and passing away on June 27, 2005, Foote's writing style was marked by its vivid storytelling and rich historical detail, earning him high regard among scholars and the general public alike.

Famous Shelby Foote Quotes

“A combination of all that was best in the gladdest days of the departing year.”

Years Happiness Success Combination Departing

Book:The Civil War: a narrative

Source: The Civil War: a narrative

“Generally the first week in September brings the hottest weather of the year, and this was no exception. Overhead the fans turned slow, their paddle blades stirring the air up close to the ceiling but nowheres else.”

Years Firsts Air Week Fans Weather Exception September Blades Ceilings Stirring Overhead Hottest

Book:Follow Me Down: A Novel

Source: Follow Me Down: A Novel

“I took five years on the first volume, five years on the second volume, and ten years on the third volume.”

Years Firsts Chance Five Ten Thirds Five Years Volume Second Chance

Author:Shelby Foote

“And I'm a slow writer: five, six hundred words is a good day. That's the reason it took me 20 years to write those million and a half words of the Civil War.”

Writing Years War Reason Half Millions Five Six Hundred Civil War Good Day

Author:Shelby Foote

About the Author

Born: November 17, 1916
Died: June 27, 2005
Known for: Historian
Quotes: 59

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Books & Sources

ShilohRelated source material

The Civil War, Vol. 1: Fort Sumter to PerryvilleRelated source material

The Civil War, Vol. 2: Fredericksburg to MeridianRelated source material

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Follow Me DownRelated source material

Follow Me Down: A NovelRelated source material

Jordan CountyRelated source material

Jordan County: A Landscape in NarrativeRelated source material

The Beleaguered City: The Vicksburg Campaign, December 1862-July 1863Related source material

The Civil War, Vol. 3: Red River to AppomattoxRelated source material

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