Stuart's Tarheels: James B. Gordon and His North Carolina Cavalry in the Civil War, 2d ed. - Softcover

Hartley, Chris J.

 
9781476667980: Stuart's Tarheels: James B. Gordon and His North Carolina Cavalry in the Civil War, 2d ed.
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1476667985 ISBN 13: 9781476667980
Publisher: McFarland & Company, 2017

Synopsis

When Confederate Major General J.E.B. Stuart said "North Carolina has done nobly in this army," he had one of his own men to thank: Brigadier General James Byron Gordon. A protege of Stuart, Gordon was the consummate nineteenth-century landowner, politician, and businessman. Despite a lack of military training, he rose rapidly through the ranks and, as the commander of all North Carolina cavalrymen in the Army of Northern Virginia, he helped bring unparalleled success to Stuart's famed Confederate cavalry. This updated biography, originally published in 1996, chronicles Gordon's early life and military career and, through his men, takes a fresh look at the vaunted Army of Northern Virginia--its battles, controversies, and troops. This second edition includes additional source material that has come to light and a roster of Gordon's 1st North Carolina Cavalry.

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About the Author

Chris J. Hartley is an award-winning author of two books and a number of articles and is a frequent speaker on the Civil War. He lives in Pfafftown, North Carolina.

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Publisher
McFarland & Company
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1476667985
ISBN 13 
9781476667980
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
445

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