Bugle Blasts Read before the Ohio Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States

"Bugle Blasts" by William E. Crane is a collection of war stories from the author's time as a captain in the Fourth Ohio Cavalry during the American Civil War. The tales center around battles and cavalry expeditions, capturing the intensity of war through personal accounts and gripping incidents. The book recounts daring chases after raiders led by John Morgan, including a pursuit following an attack on wagons that highlights the challenges of terrain and combat. Readers are also transported to other battle scenes, such as the capture of Huntsville, Alabama, where the excitement and bedlam of military engagement is on full display. Crane's storytelling evokes a sense of duty, documenting not only the battles but also the strong bonds and brave spirit of the soldiers.