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M. F. (Manning Ferguson) Force
1824–1899
A Civil War general, lawyer, and historian, he wrote with the firsthand perspective of someone who had helped shape 19th-century America. His books bring together military experience, public service, and a lasting curiosity about history and exploration.
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From Fort Henry to Corinth
by M. F. (Manning Ferguson) Force
About the author
Born in Washington, D.C., in 1824, Manning Ferguson Force studied at Harvard and Harvard Law School before building a career in Ohio as a lawyer and judge. He became closely associated with public life in Cincinnati and was also known for his long friendship with Rutherford B. Hayes.
Force is best remembered nationally for his service in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He commanded the 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, rose to the rank of major general by brevet, and received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action.
Alongside his legal and military work, he was an active writer and historian. His published works include General Sherman and Some Observations on the Letters of Amerigo Vespucci, showing the wide range of his interests, from military leadership to early exploration and historical research.