Gentleman and Soldier
Gentleman and Soldier
A Biography of Wade Hampton III. Confederate General Wade Hampton III's remarkable life provides a unique sweeping insight into the entire history of the Civil War in the South. This book details his life as a leading citizen of South Carolina before the war; as the highest-ranking cavalry leader during the War, fighting in a remarkable number of battles from Antietam to Gettysburg to Bentonville; and as South Carolina's Governor and U.S. Senator after the War. 320 pgs., 6½"x 9 ¼", hdbd.

Gettysburg's Forgotten Cavalry Actions
Gettysburg's Forgotten Cavalry Actions
Cavalry expert Eric Wittenberg explores the little-known fights of Farnsworth's Charge, South Cavalry Field and Fairfield, Pennsylvania - three seldom-studied yet critical events that played pivotal roles in the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg. 144 pgs., 38 B&W photos, 8 maps, 5½"x 8¼", sfbd.

Glory at a Gallop
Glory at a Gallop
Tales of the Confederate Cavalry. With a cast of characters including Jeb Stuart, Nathan Bedford Forrest and Robert E. Lee, this informative volume details the Confederate cavalry's intrepid exploits during the Civil War. Among many action-packed tales are the stories of Forrest's capture of Murfreesboro, Stuart's long ride and late arrival at Gettysburg, and Wade Hampton's daring raid to steal the Union army's herd of beef. 259 pgs., 6"x 9", sfbd.

Grant's Cavalryman
Grant's Cavalryman
The Life and Wars of General James H. Wilson. Edward G. Longacre. Drawing from a host of sources unused by previous historians and marked by a dramatic narrative, this is the only modern biography of Gen. James H. Wilson, the man who revolutionized the Union cavalry and went on to a compelling post-war career as a military governor, railroad baron and military advisor. "Writing in a readable and lucid style, the author recites the story of this fascinating man in an engaging way." - Civil War History. 320 pgs., 6"x 9", sfbd.

History of the Fourth Tennessee Cavalry
History of the Fourth Tennessee Cavalry
This regimental history of the Fourth Tennessee Calvary was written by a member who served in Company C until his capture during the McCook Raid on July 31, 1864. He gives a firsthand account of the movements and battles, and presents an appendix listing the men and officers of each of the regiment's companies and a day-by-day itinerary of movements from July 20, 1862, with the first enlistment, to July 21, 1865, when the troops returned home. 222 pgs., 6"x 9", hdbd.

History of the Thirteenth Regiment
History of the Thirteenth Regiment
Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, USA. This regimental history was written by members of the regiment and first published in 1903. Focusing on incidents in Carter and Johnson Counties of East Tennessee, it includes a narrative of the burning of the railroad bridges in November 1861, the Carter County Rebellion, and more. A fascinating look at the pro-Union forces in Eastern Tennessee. 520 pgs., 55 B&W photos and illustrations, 5½"x 8½", hdbd.

Horse Sweat and Powder Smoke
Horse Sweat and Powder Smoke
The First Texas Cavalry in the Civil War.
This book describes and honors one of the most unusual and successful military units in Texas history. Providing the only complete history of the 1st Texas Cavalry Regiment, it combines the history of the unit with profiles of the men who led it and who gave it its unique spirit and character. Includes accounts of the battles, raids and skirmishes in which the unit participated. 229 pgs., 25 illustrations and 9 maps, 6¼"x 9¼", hdbd.

In the First Line of Battle
In the First Line of Battle
The 12th Illinois Cavalry in the Civil War. From its first major engagement at Harpers Ferry to the campaigns against Confederates in the swamps of occupied Louisiana, the 12th Illinois fought more than 20 battles in all three theaters of combat. Drawing upon firsthand accounts and official service records, this book brings the soldiers of the 12th Illinois to life as it tells the story of how they came through the war. 222 pgs., 14 photos, 12 maps, 6"x 9", hdbd.

Jennison's Jayhawkers
Jennison's Jayhawkers
A Civil War Cavalry Regiment and Its Commander
No other regiment in the Union Army had so evil a reputation, or had done so much to deserve it, as the 7th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry. Here is the story of these men - who were devoted to their regiment, their duty and the cause for which they fought - from their organization; to their violent acts of war, which included killing, pillaging and burning their way across the Kansas-Missouri border; to their disbandment. 405 pages, 6"x 9", soft cover.

Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence
Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence
von Borcke. Heros von Brocke provides a stirring account of his service in the cavalry of the army of Northern Virginia. You'll learn how this Prussian soldier narrowly escaped capture when boarding a Confederate blockade runner in Bermuda bound for South Carolina, how he quickly earned a commission in General J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry command and how this European aristocrat viewed the American Civil War. 400 pages, 5¼"x 8¼", softcover.

Morning at Willoughby Run
Morning at Willoughby Run
The Opening Battle at Gettysburg. Shue. This captivating narrative covers the first appearance of both armies near the borough of Gettysburg up to noon on the morning of July 1st, 1863, which includes the fighting by General John Buford's cavalry and the death of General Reynolds. It is a "…well-written, quickly paced treatment with sound analysis and thorough detail." - Civil War Courier. 336 pgs., 6"x 9", sfbd.

One of Custer's Wolverines
One of Custer's Wolverines
The Civil War Letters of Brevet Brigadier General James H. Kidd, 6th Michigan Cavalry. Wittenberg, ed. This collection of letters that James H. Kidd wrote to his friends and relatives in which he intimately conveyed the conditions and experiences of field life while fighting in the 6th Michigan Cavalry under General Custer is one of the best-written accounts you'll read of this famed unit. 241 pages, 6"x 9", soft cover.

Protecting the Flank
Protecting the Flank
The Battles for Brinkerhoff's Ridge and East Cavalry Field
This comprehensive study examines two lesser-known yet critical battles at Gettysburg. You'll learn how the battle at Brinkerhoff's Ridge prevented the Stonewall Brigade from partaking in the Confederate assaults on Culp's Hill; why JEB Stuart was at East Cavalry Field on July 3, 1863; how Custer's Wolverines helped secure a Union victory at Gettysburg and more. 202 pages, 64 photographs and illustrations, 5½" x 8½", soft cover.

Quantrill of Missouri
Quantrill of Missouri
The Making of a Guerrilla Warrior. Peterson. Though the war in Missouri was vastly different from the encounters in Virginia and Tennessee, Quantrill's accomplishments rivaled those of Mosby's rangers and Forrest's Cavalry. But his victories are labeled as massacres and his men are judged to be murderers. In this book you will read of a vastly different Quantrill - a leader who, assessing the border situation and devising an effective military solution to the problems he faced, employed what we know now as modern guerrilla warfare. 480 pgs., 6"x 9", hdbd.

Rebel Raider
Rebel Raider
The Life of General John Hunt Morgan.
A famous Confederate cavalry leader and revolutionary guerrilla chief, John Hunt Morgan became a symbol of the Lost Cause. This book discusses Morgan's exploits, including his masquerading as a Union officer; describes his strengths and weaknesses; sheds new light on his escape from an Ohio prison; unravels the mysteries surrounding his death in Greenville, Tennessee; and more. 336 pages, 6"x 9", maps and illustrations, soft cover.

Saber and Scapegoat
Saber and Scapegoat
J.E.B. Stuart and the Gettysburg Controversy. Nesbitt. The major facts of the Gettysburg campaign and battle are well known, but controversies about its outcome abound even today. No issue is more contested than that of the whereabouts of the dashing cavalryman, Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart. The author's findings challenge generations of Gettysburg historiography and are certain to fuel the controversy for years to come. 256 pgs., 12 B&W photos, 5½"x 8¼", sfbd.

Seventh Michigan Cavalry of Custer's Wolverine Brigade
Seventh Michigan Cavalry of Custer's Wolverine Brigade.
Isham. Written by its regimental historian, this history of the Seventh Regiment Michigan Volunteer Cavalry traces the unit from its organization in 1862 to its muster out in 1865. You'll read of horrific losses at Gettysburg where casualties ran at more than 20%; of its longtime leader, Gen. Custer; of Cedar Creek, where the regiment captured more prisoners than it had troopers in its rank; and much more. 201 pgs., 45 B&W photos, 5½"x 8½", hdbd.
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Shelby's Expedition to Mexico
Shelby's Expedition to Mexico
An Unwritten Leaf of the War.
Confederate general Joseph Shelby and his legendary cavalrymen, known as the Iron Brigade, refused to surrender at the end of the Civil War. Instead, they to marched south to Mexico and offered their services to Emperor Maxmillion. Shelby's adjutant, journalist John N. Edwards, recorded their exploits for this narrative, writing of their fights with Juaristas, desperados, bandits and Indians. 272 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover.

Sheridan's Lieutenants
Sheridan's Lieutenants
Phil Sheridan, His Generals, and the Final Year of the Civil War. Coffey. In 1864, General Grant summoned Major General Sheridan to lead Meade's cavalry in the Army of the Potomac. Sheridan's fiery determination and uncompromising demand for performance quickly gained him the upper hand against Confederate cavalry forces in Virginia. In this book, you'll explore Sheridan's relationships with his subordinates and their substantial role in shaping the final year of the Civil War and future U.S. military history. 192 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover.

Sherman's Horsemen
Union Cavalry Operations in the Atlanta Campaign. David Evans. "Undoubtedly the definitive account of Union cavalry operations in the Atlanta Campaign. This hard-riding, highly readable book takes you pounding down the dusty roads, far behind Confederate lines, on six daring raids that history almost forgot…. A Civil War classic." - Don Troiani. 683 pgs., 50 B&W photos and maps, 6"x 9¼", sfbd.

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