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Nathan Bedford Forrest
In Search of the Enigma
Davison & Foxx. "Recommended as must reading for those who want to know
Forrest and his way of war." - Edwin Bearss, historian emeritus, National
Park Service. This comprehensive biography examines the fearless life of
Confederate Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, from his childhood as the
eldest of seven orphans on the Tennessee frontier and his rise as a
self-made millionaire in Memphis, through his brilliant Civil War
battlefield exploits leading the 7th Tennessee Cavalry, to his postwar
role as the first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan and his dramatic call
for full citizenship for Black Southerners, and more. 528 pages, 24 color
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The Myth of Nathan Bedford Forrest
Ashdown & Caudill. Although Nathan Bedford Forrest, considered to be one
of the greatest cavalrymen of the Civil War, enlisted in the Confederate
army as a private, he left as a general. In this book, you'll read an
account of his life and learn how one of the Civil War's most colorful and
controversial characters became a legend during the war and evolved
(through literature, art, cinema and popular culture) into a mythical
figure in the years that followed. 250 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover.
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Forrest - The Confederacy's Relentless Warrior
Revered by some, notorious
to others, Nathan Bedford Forrest has long been considered one of the
greatest soldiers of the Civil War. When the war began, Forrest quickly
became an adept recruiter and leader despite his lack of training in
military science, and his cavalrymen became famous for their deceptions
and audacious battlefield maneuvers. This penetrating and succinct
analysis provides an introduction to the life of Forrest and his place in
American history.
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An Unerring Fire - The Massacre at Fort Pillow
The Fort Pillow massacre, in
which a Confederate cavalry force captured a Union fortification in
western Tennessee, is one of the most controversial episodes of the Civil
War. The cavalry, led by Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, was accused of
massacring the defeated troops, most of whom were African-American.
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Bedford Forrest and His Critter Company
Proclaimed by General Lee to be the greatest soldier to serve under him
during the Civil War, Nathan Bedford Forrest's clever and cunning earned
him a reputation as one of America's greatest military figures. This book,
which focuses mainly on his military career, shows how Forrest continually
stumped his adversaries and often led his outnumbered men to victories -
feats that still astonish historians and military leaders today. 404
pages, 5½"x 8¼", softcover.
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Confederate Wizards of the Saddle
The
Confederate warrior on horseback is one of the most enduring symbols of
the Old South's valiant fight for the "lost cause." This book discusses
the campaigns of the Confederate cavalry's greatest commanders, including
J.E.B. Stuart, Nathan Bedford Forrest, John Hunt Morgan, John S. Mosby,
Joseph Wheeler and many others and investigates how these small, mobile
forces prevailed over a Union army with larger numbers. 384 pages, 5½"x
8½", softcover.
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Fort Pillow, A Civil War Massacre, and Public Memory
General Nathan B. Forrest's cavalry attack on the Union fortification at
Fort Pillow resulted in a horrific, and now infamous, atrocity. Using
firsthand reports and analysis, the author covers the entire history of
the fort, including its construction by Confederates, its capture and
occupation by Federals, the massacre, and the ongoing debates surrounding
that event. 208 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover.
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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.
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The Confederacy's Greatest Cavalryman - Nathan Bedford Forrest.
This insightful biography examines the life of
Nathan Bedford Forrest, including his childhood in Mississippi, his rise
to wealth in the Memphis slave trade, his exploits on the Civil War
battlefield, his premature death in a reconstructing America and more. "…A
truly balanced, objective portrait of the most persistently controversial
figure the Civil War produced." - Journal of American History. 480 pages,
51 illustrations, 19 maps, 6"x 9¼", soft cover.
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Reading of the experiences and emotions of men who were the "eyes and
ears" of the Confederacy, you'll relive the adventures of Confederate
cavalrymen such as Stuart, Forrest and Mosby through these stories of the
Gray Riders. While some accounts are humorous, others portray comradeship,
pride and patriotism. 187 pages, 6"x 9", soft cover.
The Gray Riders - Stories from the Confederate Cavalry.
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A Pictorial History of the Confederacy
Griffin. Arranged chronologically and geographically, this book describes
more than 40 battles of the Civil War. Includes rarely seen photographs of
Confederate heroes such as Robert E. Lee, "Stonewall" Jackson, Jubal
Early, Nathan Bedford Forrest, A.P. Hill
and Jeb Stuart along with details of their military careers and personal
lives; battle maps that illustrated where the Confederate and Union
antagonists were located during various fights; and information on
Southern battle flags. 238 pages, 330 B&W photographs, 7"x 10", hardcover.
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