ISBN: 9788028370121 - three years in the federal cavalry: a union soldier's civil war memoir of mounted warfare, raids, skirmishes, and camp life (4 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Three Years in the Federal Cavalry | A Union Soldier's Civil War Memoir of Mounted Warfare, Raids, Skirmishes, and Camp Life | Thomas Coleman Younger | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2024 | Sharp Ink | EAN 9788028370121 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Copycat s.r.o., 22, Holesovice, Schnirchova 662, 170 00 PRAGUE, TSCHECHIEN, kristoferpaetau[at]gmail[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In 'Three Years in the Federal Cavalry,' Thomas Coleman Younger offers an enthralling firsthand account of his experiences during the American Civil War. This memoir captures the harrowing realities of cavalry life with vivid imagery and authentic emotion, reflecting the grit and camaraderie that defined soldiering in the 19th century. Younger's literary style is marked by a straightforward yet evocative prose that invites the reader into the rigors of military campaigns, skirmishes, and the unyielding challenges faced by Union cavalry units. Within the broader context of Civil War literature, this work stands out as a personal narrative that complements the historical and strategic analyses commonly found in the genre, adding a deeply personal dimension to the understanding of the war's impact on individuals and communities. Thomas Coleman Younger was not only a soldier but a keen observer of the tumultuous times he lived in, factors that shaped his insightful portrayal of war. His enlistment in the cavalry illustrates the trends of the era, where many young men were propelled by a sense of duty and adventure, influenced by the societal calls for patriotism and valor amidst the divisive strife of the nation. Younger's background provides a pertinent lens through which he examines the interplay between personal agency and the collective experience of war, enriching the narrative. 'Three Years in the Federal Cavalry' is a must-read for historians, Civil War enthusiasts, and general readers alike. Younger's engaging storytelling, supported by his firsthand insights, is meticulously detailed, providing not only an educational examination of military operations but also a profound commentary on courage, loss, and resilience in the face of adversity. Dive into this compelling narrative to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of war and its enduring legacy. 140 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Three Years in the Federal Cavalry is a vivid Civil War reminiscence that follows the mounted soldier through scouting expeditions, raids, bivouacs, skirmishes, and the long routines of military endurance. Written in the direct, observant manner typical of nineteenth-century veterans' narratives, it combines action with documentary attention to camp life, discipline, comradeship, and the moral strain of war. Its literary context is the postbellum memoir tradition, where personal testimony helped shape public memory of the conflict. Thomas Coleman Younger wrote from within a generation marked by sectional violence, military upheaval, and the contested loyalties of the border states. His perspective is informed by the intimate knowledge of cavalry warfare: mobility, danger, uncertainty, and the thin line between soldiering and survival. Such experience gives the book its authority, grounding broad historical events in the perceptions of an individual participant. This volume is recommended to readers of Civil War history, military memoir, and American autobiographical writing. It will especially reward those interested in cavalry operations and in how veterans transformed lived conflict into narrative memory. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -In 'Three Years in the Federal Cavalry,' Thomas Coleman Younger offers an enthralling firsthand account of his experiences during the American Civil War. This memoir captures the harrowing realities of cavalry life with vivid imagery and authentic emotion, reflecting the grit and camaraderie that defined soldiering in the 19th century. Younger's literary style is marked by a straightforward yet evocative prose that invites the reader into the rigors of military campaigns, skirmishes, and the unyielding challenges faced by Union cavalry units. Within the broader context of Civil War literature, this work stands out as a personal narrative that complements the historical and strategic analyses commonly found in the genre, adding a deeply personal dimension to the understanding of the war's impact on individuals and communities. Thomas Coleman Younger was not only a soldier but a keen observer of the tumultuous times he lived in, factors that shaped his insightful portrayal of war. His enlistment in the cavalry illustrates the trends of the era, where many young men were propelled by a sense of duty and adventure, influenced by the societal calls for patriotism and valor amidst the divisive strife of the nation. Younger's background provides a pertinent lens through which he examines the interplay between personal agency and the collective experience of war, enriching the narrative. 'Three Years in the Federal Cavalry' is a must-read for historians, Civil War enthusiasts, and general readers alike. Younger's engaging storytelling, supported by his firsthand insights, is meticulously detailed, providing not only an educational examination of military operations but also a profound commentary on courage, loss, and resilience in the face of adversity. Dive into this compelling narrative to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of war and its enduring legacy. 140 pp. Englisch.…