Publisher's Synopsis
Raiding with Morgan is a historical non-fiction book written by Byron A. Dunn. The book offers a detailed account of the Civil War and the role of the Confederate cavalry leader, John Hunt Morgan. The story follows Morgan and his men as they embark on a series of daring raids deep into enemy territory, disrupting Union supply lines and causing chaos behind enemy lines. The author provides an in-depth analysis of Morgan's tactics, his leadership style, and the impact of his raids on the course of the war. The book is based on extensive research and primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official records. Raiding with Morgan is a gripping and informative account of one of the most fascinating figures of the Civil War and his daring exploits.1913. From The Young Kentuckians Series. General John H. Morgan was one of the most picturesque figures in the Civil War, an officer without a peer in his chosen line. During the two years of his brilliant career he captured and paroled at least ten thousand Federal soldiers, and kept three times that number in the rear of the Federal army guarding communications. The adventures of Calhoun as a secret agent of the Knights of the Golden Circle opens up a portion of the history of the Civil War which may be almost unknown to our younger readers. During the war the whole North was honeycombed with secret societies, whose members denounced Lincoln as a usurper and a bloody monster, and maintained that the government had no right to coerce the South. They resisted the draft, encouraged desertions, and embarrassed the Federal Government in every way possible. In secret many of the leaders plotted armed rebellion, the liberation of Confederate prisoners, and the burning of Northern cities. They held out inducements to the South to invade the North, and there is but little doubt that Morgan was lured to his destruction by their representations. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.