Basil Wilson Duke
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.
History of Morgan's Cavalry
Witness the thrilling and controversial exploits of a Confederate cavalry unit and their infamous leader during the American Civil War.
By Basil Wilson Duke
Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War
Discover the heart-stopping true stories of daring escapes and incredible adventures during America's most divisive conflict.
By Basil Wilson Duke