A scholarly work from a noted Civil War historian, the book presents a thorough history of these units that is enriched by rosters with detailed information about each soldier.
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A second review of Driver's work,
By Timothy Daiss, M.A. (Metro-Manila, Philippines (Atlanta, GA USA)) - See all my reviews
This review is from: First and Second Maryland Cavalry, C.S.A. (Hardcover)
I had the priviledge of reviewing this book for a national publication. While I won't duplicate what I wrote before, I do offer the following: Driver's First and Second Maryland Cavalry, C.S.A. offers an indepth look at Maryland and her divided loyalties during the American Civil War. Brother against brother epitomizes the state of affairs in Maryland during the war. Men, loyal to the South, crossed the Potomac river at great personal peril to join Confederate ranks. Many did not make it, subsequently they were imprisoned and often had their property confiscated. Those who did make it acoss that infamous river shared the fortunes of Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and the Army of Northern Virginia, disputedly the finest army (Union or Confederate) during the war. Driver spent years researhing sources in pursuit of this fine work and it shows. His grasp of his subject matter as well as his grasp of the complexities of war and of Marylanders is evident. In addition, he offers the muster rolls of the men that served in the First and Second Maryland Cavalry -- this, in itself, is worth the cost of the book. In these muster rolls lies the pathos and drama of every conceivable fortune that awaited the average soldier. Driver's book is recommended reading -- particulary for those who love more indepth studies of Civil War units.
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The seizure of the United States Arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, on October 16, 1859, by the abolitionist John Brown and his followers brought an immediate reaction from the citizens of Maryland, which lies just across the Potomac River. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Camp Chase, Old Capitol, New Market, Loudon Park Cem, Camp Lee, Harpers Ferry, Entered Old, First Maryland Cavalry, Charles Town, Big Spring, Paroled Richmond, Hanover Junction, Camp Morton, Paroled Staunton, Member George Emack Camp, Captured Piedmont, Lacey Springs, Olivet Cem, Bunker Hill, Maryland Line, Breathed's Bty, Greenland Gap, Horse Arty, Front Royal, Ist Sgt New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
The seizure of the United States Arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, on October 16, 1859, by the abolitionist John Brown and his followers brought an immediate reaction from the citizens of Maryland, which lies just across the Potomac River. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Camp Chase, Old Capitol, New Market, Loudon Park Cem, Camp Lee, Harpers Ferry, Entered Old, First Maryland Cavalry, Charles Town, Big Spring, Paroled Richmond, Hanover Junction, Camp Morton, Paroled Staunton, Member George Emack Camp, Captured Piedmont, Lacey Springs, Olivet Cem, Bunker Hill, Maryland Line, Breathed's Bty, Greenland Gap, Horse Arty, Front Royal, Ist Sgt New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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