War Years with Jeb Stuart by W.W. Blackford (English) Paperback Book

Description: War Years with Jeb Stuart by W.W. Blackford Characterized by precision of statement and clarity of detail, W.W. Blackfords memoir of his service in the Civil War is one of the most valuable to come out of Robert E. Lees Army of Northern Virginia. It also provides a critically important perspective on one of the best-known Confederate cavalrymen, Major General J.E.B. Stuart. Blackford was thirty years old when the war began, and he served from June 1861, until January, 1864, as Stuarts adjutant, developing a close relationship with Lees cavalry commander. He subsequently was a chief engineer and a member of the staff at the cavalry headquarters. Because Stuart was mortally wounded in 1864, he did not leave a personal account of his career. Blackfords memoir, therefore, is a vital supplement to Stuarts wartime correspondence and reports. In a vivid style, Blackford describes the life among the cavalrymen, including scenes of everyday camp life and portraits of fellow soldiers both famous and obscure. He presents firsthand accounts of, among others, the battles of First Bull Run, the Peninsular campaign, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Cold Harbor, and describes his feelings at witnessing the surrender at Appomattox. It is not certain precisely when Blackford penned his memoir, but evidence suggests it was before 1896. The book was originally published in 1945, four decades after his death, but until now has never been reprinted. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Characterized by precision of statement and clarity of detail, W.W. Blackfords memoir of his service in the Civil War is one of the most valuable to come out of Robert E. Lees Army of Northern Virginia. It also provides a critically important perspective on one of the best-known Confederate cavalrymen, Major General J. E. B. Stuart. Blackford was thirty years old when the war began, and he served from June 1861, until January, 1864, as Stuarts adjutant, developing a close relationship with Lees cavalry commander. He subsequently was a chief engineer and a member of the staff at the cavalry headquarters. Because Stuart was mortally wounded in 1864, he did not leave a personal account of his career. Blackfords memoir, therefore, is a vital supplement to Stuarts wartime correspondence and reports. In a vivid style, Blackford describes the life among the cavalrymen, including scenes of everyday camp life and portraits of fellow soldiers both famous and obscure. He presents firsthand accounts of, among others, the battles of First Bull Run, the Peninsular campaign, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Cold Harbor, and describes his feelings at witnessing the surrender at Appomattox. It is not certain precisely when Blackford penned his memoir, but evidence suggests it was before 1896. The book was originally published in 1945, four decades after his death, but until now has never been reprinted. Author Biography Lieutenant Colonel W. W. Blackford, C.S.A. Details ISBN080711880X Author W.W. Blackford Short Title WAR YEARS W/JEB STUART Language English ISBN-10 080711880X ISBN-13 9780807118801 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1993 Series Civil War Paperbacks Imprint Louisiana State University Press Country of Publication United States Illustrations 7ill.1M. Place of Publication Baton Rouge Birth 1831 Death 1905 DOI 10.1604/9780807118801 AU Release Date 1993-10-01 NZ Release Date 1993-10-01 UK Release Date 1993-10-01 Pages 322 Publisher Louisiana State University Press Publication Date 1993-10-30 DEWEY 973.7 Audience General US Release Date 1993-10-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126507665;

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