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M. F. (Manning Ferguson) Force
1824–1899
Best known as a Union general and Medal of Honor recipient, he also wrote thoughtful works on American history, archaeology, and exploration. His books reflect a disciplined mind shaped by public service, scholarship, and firsthand experience of the Civil War.
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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 built an unusually wide-ranging career as a lawyer, judge, soldier, and writer. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War, led the 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and later received the Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Battle of Atlanta.
Alongside his military and legal work, he maintained a serious interest in history and archaeology. Archival and library records connect him with works including Pre-Historic Man, From Fort Henry to Corinth, and Some Observations on the Letters of Amerigo Vespucci, showing how comfortably he moved between public life and historical study.
That blend of soldier, jurist, and independent scholar gives his writing a distinctive character. Whether he was examining the American past or reflecting on events closer to his own time, he brought the habits of a careful observer and a lifelong reader.