Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War

A seasoned trooper offers a vivid, first‑hand portrait of life in Custer’s Michigan cavalry brigade during the Civil War. From the thunder of hooves at Brandy Station to the smoky fields of Gettysburg, his recollections capture the grit, camaraderie, and relentless pace of mounted combat. The narrative balances personal anecdotes with the broader sweep of campaigns, giving listeners a sense of both the individual soldier’s experience and the brigade’s collective spirit.

Written over two decades, the memoir draws on official reports and fellow officers’ accounts to anchor its memories in historical fact. Readers will hear the crack of sabers at Yellow Tavern, the frantic charge at Buckland Mills, and the quiet moments when men wrote letters home from makeshift camps. Through these stories, the book preserves the honor and sacrifice of a unit whose contributions helped shape the war’s outcome, inviting listeners to step into the boots of those who rode into history.