Personal Recollections Of A Cavalryman: With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade In The Civil War (1908) - Couverture souple

Kidd, James Harvey

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1120672740 ISBN 13 : 9781120672742

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Personal Recollections Of A Cavalryman: With Custer�������s Michigan Cavalry Brigade In The Civil War (1908) is a memoir written by James Harvey Kidd, a former cavalryman who fought for the Union during the American Civil War. The book recounts Kidd's experiences as a member of Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade, one of the most famous and controversial units of the war.Kidd's memoir provides a first-hand account of the battles and campaigns in which he participated, including the Battle of Gettysburg, the Battle of Yellow Tavern, and the Appomattox Campaign. He also describes the daily life of a soldier in the cavalry, including the challenges of marching and camping, the dangers of combat, and the camaraderie and loyalty that developed among the men.Throughout the book, Kidd offers his personal reflections on the war and its significance, as well as his opinions on the leaders and tactics of both the Union and Confederate armies. He also provides insights into the character and personality of General Custer, who was known for his daring and controversial tactics on the battlefield.Personal Recollections Of A Cavalryman is a valuable primary source for historians and Civil War enthusiasts, offering a unique and vivid perspective on the experiences of a Union soldier in one of the most iconic units of the war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1120672740
• ISBN 13: 9781120672742
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 568