1888 General Sheridan 1ed Illustrated Biography Civil War Union Cavalry Military Auction
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1888 General SHERIDAN 1ed Illustrated Biography CIVIL WAR Union Cavalry Military
1888 General SHERIDAN 1ed Illustrated Biography CIVIL WAR Union Cavalry Military
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1888 General SHERIDAN 1ed Illustrated Biography CIVIL WAR Union Cavalry Military



“The Life of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan” provides a captivating exploration into the life and military achievements of the US General, detailing his journey from a modest background to a prominent position in the army. The book highlights the allure and significance of cavalry in warfare, emphasizing the romantic and dramatic aspects of mounted soldiers in battle throughout history. Frank A. Burr and Richard Josiah Hinton examine the evolution of the cavalrys role, from being a central force in chivalric combat to adapting to more versatile functions in modern warfare. They underscore the cavalrys ability to inspire, disrupt the enemy, and play a crucial role in decisive moments of combat.



Through a collection of 69 illustrations and photographs, the authors provide vivid descriptions of marches, raids, and charges, alongside showcasing other notable cavalry leaders. The narrative pays tribute to the heroism of cavalrymen, solidifying their place in the annals of military history, and aims to immortalize the “strategic brilliance and patriotic spirit” of General Sheridan and his troopers.



Item number: #41554

Price: $499



BURR, Frank A.; HINTON, Richard J.



“Little Phil” and His Troopers. The Life of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan. Its Romance and Reality: How an Humble Lad Reached the Head of an Army. The Carrer and Achievements of this Masterly Leader of Men in Battle; Realistic Descriptions of the March, Raid, and Charge of the Horsemen; and Graphic Sketches of Other Great Cavalry Leaders. Illustrated.



Springfield, Mass.: Winter and Co., 1888. First Edition Thus.



Details:

Collation: Complete

445, [1]

69 illustrations (including frontispiece)

Language: English

Binding: Leather; tight and secure

Size: ~8.75in X 6.5in (22.5cm x 16.5cm)



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1888 General SHERIDAN 1ed Illustrated Biography CIVIL WAR Union Cavalry Military

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