History of Morgan Cavalry eBook Basil Wilson Duke
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History of Morgan Cavalry eBook Basil Wilson Duke
I read this while on a trip overseas and it held me long after others would have been laid aside. True, the florid language of the period makes it a bit tedious at times. Still the love of this man for his subject and others that he served so faithfully with is fully evident. Details are important to those interested in the history of the time. Evidence shows that my great grandfather served with Morgan, and was imprisoned with his men at Camp Douglas. Many of the areas described are those of my childhood, and the history of those hallowed grounds only now evident after reading this account. To those of no interest in these things, I would suggest other reading for your entertainment. For me, it was an indulgence.Product details
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History of Morgan Cavalry eBook Basil Wilson Duke Reviews
An excellent and exciting read. For any history buffs interested in the American Civil War this book deserves a look.
A long account of all the exploits of Morgan and his cavalry, written by Basil Duke, who was one of Morgan's officers. Includes interesting commentary on Kentucky politics, on tactics (some of the arguments in Nosworthy's recent analysis receive support here) and on Morgan's life and personality. Very good and detailed on Morgan and his men's imprisonment, and also discusses Morgan's death and the subsequent bare survival and dispersal of his forces. Occasionally personable, as when Duke is seasick on the way back from prison and expresses his hatred of boats; generally a detailed and valuable memoir account.
I have a vested interest in Morgan's raiders since the Morgan in question is a long distant relative of mine. I have tried to find worthwhile reading material on him, but have not been able to do so. Basil Duke was Morgan's right hand man and wrote this detailed history. This means that it was written more than a century ago and it certainly shows. It is a long and slow read, with many details that could have been left out. It was stifling enough that I couldn't even finish it.
Came as advertised thanks.
There are no page numbers or page headings. There is no index or glossary. The illustrations are all missing. There are no maps, in place of where the maps should be, it says "map #." This book is extremely difficult to use for historical research because of the missing information and lack of navigability.
This book has been created by scanning in the pages of the old book from 1867. A great way to re-publish. Unfortunately the copy used had some markings, but they are not a big intrusion. I just wish it could be indexed. It is wonderful to read the words of a great man who was there. I had ancestors who rode with Gen. Morgan, so love reading this.
Warning. You have to be a lover of this type of history to appreciate this book. Writing is.fine and it flows well.
I read this while on a trip overseas and it held me long after others would have been laid aside. True, the florid language of the period makes it a bit tedious at times. Still the love of this man for his subject and others that he served so faithfully with is fully evident. Details are important to those interested in the history of the time. Evidence shows that my great grandfather served with Morgan, and was imprisoned with his men at Camp Douglas. Many of the areas described are those of my childhood, and the history of those hallowed grounds only now evident after reading this account. To those of no interest in these things, I would suggest other reading for your entertainment. For me, it was an indulgence.
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