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"Wades through the myth and controversy of Morgan and his men to offer a balanced reflection." -- Civil War Press Corps
"In a brief, exciting book Edison H. Thomas traces the meteoric career of the famous raider from the early halcyon days when victory seemed possible to his death in the late summer of 1864 when defeat appeared probable." -- Filson Club History Quarterly
"An informative, yet highly readable account of Morgan and his cavalry." -- Journal of American Military History
"Thomas not only gives a precise account of Morgan's daring -- if sometimes ill-advised -- raids, but uses them to illustrate the curious nature of the man, his ability to lead by example, and his inability, or refusal, to exercise the military discipline that is also an integral part of leadership." -- Louisville Courier-Journal
"A well-written book which affords an excellent overview of a controversial man and his role in the war." -- Civil War Book Exchange
Overview
Whether one things of him as dashing cavalier or shameless horse thief, it is impossible not to regard John Hunt Morgan as a fascinating figure of the Civil War. He collected his Raiders at first from the prominent families of Kentucky, though later the exploits of the group were to attract a less elite class of recruits. Morgan was able to lead these men into the most dangerous adventures by convincing them that the honor of the South was at stake; yet he did not always succeed in appealing to that sense of ...