The Scout and Ranger: With the Texas Rangers Against the Indians of the South West and with the 4th Ohio Cavalry During the American Civil W (Eyewitness to War) - Hardcover

Pike Fri, James

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9781782821045: The Scout and Ranger: With the Texas Rangers Against the Indians of the South West and with the 4th Ohio Cavalry During the American Civil W (Eyewitness to War)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 178282104X ISBN 13: 9781782821045
Publisher: Leonaur Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

High adventure against Indian tribes and Confederate forces

Although every eyewitness account is important some, by virtue of the unusual and highly daring nature of the events described, are truly exceptional. This remarkable book by James Pike is surely one of these and it is highly recommended for any reader interested in the history of the Texas Rangers, the conflicts with the Indian tribes of the American south-west in the pre-Civil War period, the activities of Union Army cavalry and those of cavalry scouts during the war in particular. The first third of this remarkable book is about Pike's service with the Rangers in Texas and covers many astonishing adventures, campaigns and battles against the Comanche and Kiowa Indian tribes of the region. This alone makes Pike's narrative essential; but when civil war broke out between the northern and southern states the author found that his convictions placed him on the wrong side of the battle lines. Pike's attempts to reach Union territory make riveting reading. Once among those who shared his principles concerning the maintenance of the Union he immediately enlisted in the Ohio cavalry. His talents and abilities to operate independently were soon recognised and put to good use. Pike found himself moving behind and through the battle lines either gathering intelligence or carrying vital dispatches. This book delivers a non-stop ride of action and adventure as well as an eyewitness record of great events in the history of the United States of America.
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Publisher
Leonaur Ltd
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
178282104X
ISBN 13 
9781782821045
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
324
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