"History of Morgan's Cavalry" by Basil Wilson Duke is a historical record of the Confederate cavalry led by General John Hunt Morgan during the Civil War. Duke, aiming for accuracy, shares the leadership and bravery of Morgan's men. The book starts with Duke's reasons for writing, being a close friend of Morgan. He wants to honor Morgan and fix wrong ideas about him. Duke knows loyalty and what people think can change stories, and it's hard to show everything about Morgan's campaigns. He hopes to carefully look at the events and personality that made Morgan's cavalry what it was.
History of Morgan's Cavalry
By Basil Wilson Duke
Witness the thrilling and controversial exploits of a Confederate cavalry unit and their infamous leader during the American Civil War.
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About the AuthorBasil Wilson Duke was a Confederate general officer during the American Civil War. Afterward, he achieved renown as a historian. His most notable role in the war was second-in-command to his brother-in-law John Hunt Morgan. Duke later wrote a popular account of what was called Morgan's Raid (1863). He took over Morgan's command in 1864 after U.S. soldiers killed Morgan. At the end of the war, Duke served among Confederate President Jefferson Davis's bodyguards after his flight from Richmond, Virginia, through the Carolinas.
Basil Wilson Duke was a Confederate general officer during the American Civil War. Afterward, he achieved renown as a historian. His most notable role in the war was second-in-command to his brother-in-law John Hunt Morgan. Duke later wrote a popular account of what was called Morgan's Raid (1863). He took over Morgan's command in 1864 after U.S. soldiers killed Morgan. At the end of the war, Duke served among Confederate President Jefferson Davis's bodyguards after his flight from Richmond, Virginia, through the Carolinas.
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