
This work offers a vivid portrait of a cavalry unit forged in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War, following the daring exploits of its leader and the men who rode beside him. Drawing on the author’s own memories and the few surviving records, it paints the raids, skirmishes, and long rides that defined those four intense years, while also honoring the women who supported the soldiers back home. The narrative balances personal admiration with a careful attempt at factual accuracy, acknowledging the gaps that the fast‑moving nature of the campaign inevitably left.
Readers will feel the rhythm of hooves and the tension of sudden engagements, as well as the camaraderie that bound the troopers together. Maps and illustrations help bring the terrain to life, and the author’s candid reflections on bias and myth invite listeners to consider how legend and reality intertwine. The book stands as both a tribute to a controversial figure and a glimpse into a turbulent chapter of American history.
Language
en
Duration
~19 hours (1142K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
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)
Release date
2010-02-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1838–1916
Remembered as a Confederate general and later as a writer of Civil War history, he moved from the battlefield into public memory and historical work. His life connects Kentucky, the war years, and the long effort to explain that conflict afterward.
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