History of Morgan's Cavalry

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Duke, Basil Wilson, 1838-1916

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"History of Morgan's Cavalry" by Basil Wilson Duke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the narrative of the Confederate cavalry unit led by General John Hunt Morgan during the American Civil War. The author aims to provide a detailed and accurate representation of Morgan's military operations, offering insights into the leadership and courage of the men who served under him. The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing the author's motivation and perspective as a close associate of General Morgan. Duke expresses his intent to celebrate Morgan's legacy and clarify any misconceptions surrounding his actions during the war. He acknowledges the influence of both personal loyalty and public perception on the narratives surrounding Morgan's exploits, emphasizing the challenges faced in capturing the full complexity of his campaigns. Through these reflections, the author establishes a foundation for a detailed examination of the events and character that defined Morgan's cavalry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Garcia, Jane Hyland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-02-08