Under Custer's Command: The Civil War Journal of James Henry Avery

Avery, James Henry (Comp. by Karla Jean Husby. Ed. by Eric J. Wittenberg)

ISBN 10: 1574882767 / ISBN 13: 9781574882766

Published by Brassey's, Washington, D. C., 2000

About this Item

STATED FIRST EDITION in blue boards and illustrated dust jacket, 12 maps (listed), 185 p., O'Keefe #83. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket (in mylar protection). Describes everyday experiences of a private in Custer's 5th Michigan Brigade of Cavalry.

Seller Inventory # 7826

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Under Custer's Command: The Civil War Journal of James Henry Avery
• Publisher: Brassey's, Washington, D. C.
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1574882767
• ISBN 13: 9781574882766
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+

About this title

Synopsis

Avery fought in the legendary Michigan Cavalry Brigade

Avery's battles included Gettysburg, The Wilderness, Yellow Tavern, Haws Shop, Tom's Brook, Cedar Creek, and Trevilian Station

Includes thirty-two rare photographs and illustrations, and ten maps

George Armstrong Custer's fabled Fifth Regiment fought with great distinction throughout the war and suffered the third highest total of men killed in the entire Union cavalry. A twenty-four year old farmer from Hopkins, Michigan, named James Henry Avery was one of Custer's feared "wolverines." Besides eloquently describing his personal experiences, Sergeant Avery's wartime journals and postwar reminiscences provide uniquely detailed descriptions of Civil War cavalry movements and the only known account that addresses the escape elements of the Fifth Michigan Cavalry on the first day of the Battle of Trevilian Station.

About the Author

Karla Jean Husby is the great-great-granddaughter of James Henry Avery. She lives in Marysville, Washington. Eric J. Wittenberg is the author of Gettysbur's Forgotten Cavalry Actions. He lives in Columbuis, Ohio.