02873cam a22003613u 4500 70204 UtSlPG 20260610134625.0 m cr n 260607r20231914utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14010887 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Young, Bennett H. (Bennett Henderson), 1843-1919 Confederate wizards of the saddle : Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-03-04 Bob Taylor, Carlos Colon, the Cornell University Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Confederate Wizards of the Saddle" by Bennett H. Young is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed narrative of significant cavalry operations during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on Confederate leaders like Nathan Bedford Forrest, John H. Morgan, and their daring raids and battles. Young, who participated in the conflict, aims to highlight the heroes of the Confederate cavalry and their remarkable endurance, skill, and bravery amidst the challenges they faced. At the start of the work, the author discusses the severe conditions of warfare during the spring and summer of 1864, detailing significant military movements and the valor of Confederate cavalry. Young sets the stage by referencing various battles and leaders, emphasizing the unique role that cavalry played in shaping military strategy during the war. The opening focuses on the Battle of Bryce’s Cross Roads, showcasing Forrest's tactical brilliance against overwhelming odds, particularly his ability to inspire and lead his troops effectively in a critical engagement against Federal forces. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Young establishes the book as both a tribute and a historical recounting of the Confederate cavalry's contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Chapple Publishing Company, Ltd., 1914 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories Young, Bennett H. (Bennett Henderson), 1843-1919 Confederate States of America. Army. Morgan's Cavalry Division -- Biography United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Cavalry operations https://archive.org/details/cu31924030921260/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70204 110943 110943