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General John Buford

General John Buford

Edward G. Longacre (Author)
October 2003
Trade Paperback · 312 Pages
$19.95 U.S. · $24.00 CAN · £13.99 U.K. · €14.99 E.U.
ISBN 9780306812743
Da Capo Press
 

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Description

This lively and informative biography of General John Buford, the Union's most important cavalry officer, covers his entire military career, from his West Point days through his quartermaster duties, his field service on the frontier, and the Bleeding Kansas and Mormon campaigns, to his famous Civil War campaigns, including Brandy Station and Gettysburg. Acclaimed Civil War author Edward Longacre has combed family records, West Point cadet files, and the National Archives to produce what can safely be described as a classic of military biography.

About the Author

Edward G. Longacre is the author of numerous biographies of Civil War generals. He is a recipient of the prestigious Fletcher Pratt Award for Civil War writing. He lives in Newport News, Virginia.